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Modesto Junior College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With 100% acceptance, MJC is designed to be accessible, so your focus should shift from admission to choosing the right program and being ready to succeed once classes start. Since it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep only if placement, transfer goals, or your own academic planning make scores useful.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Modesto Junior College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Modesto Junior College enrolls 18,258 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. MJC has a freshman retention rate of 71%, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 32:1.

Location

Modesto, CA

Undergrad Enrollment18,258

Freshman Retention71%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio32:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Modesto Junior College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

June 30

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional MJC, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, with a December retake still arriving in time for the June 30 Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

MJC is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,380 and out-of-state tuition of $10,590. With 78% of students receiving aid, financial aid can play an important role in planning your total cost.

In-State Tuition$1,380

Out-of-State Tuition$10,590

Room and Board$22,086

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid78%

Average Aid Package$4,955

Average Debt at GradN/A

Out-of-state tuition at Modesto Junior College is $10,590, while in-state tuition is $1,380. Room and board is estimated at $22,086, so housing and meals can add substantially for students who do not commute. About 78% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $4,955. Actual costs will vary based on housing choices and financial need.