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$1,270Tuition
14,714Students
26%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,368Earnings
Public4-yearIndependentStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,270
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,870
Average Net Price
$10,176
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.2%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,432
Books & Supplies
$938
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.2%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,525
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,815
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,677
$75,001 – $110,000 $13,215

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Cost Overview

Students from low-income families pay around $8,525 annually at Modesto Junior College, while those from higher-income households face costs up to $13,215. The average net price hits $10,176 across all income levels. Over four years, total costs range from $34,100 to $52,860 for most students. Only 6.14% of students receive institutional grants averaging $7,094.

The college serves California's Central Valley with remarkably low debt loads. Federal loan usage sits at just 0.22%, meaning almost no students borrow money. This reflects the community college model where students either pay as they go or transfer after two years. With 98.59% of students coming from in-state, most benefit from California's community college system funding.

First-generation college students and working adults get the best deal here. The combination of low costs and flexible scheduling makes higher education accessible in an agricultural region where many families have limited college experience.

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