Modesto Junior College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,182

Cost of attendance at Modesto Junior College in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,550

Cost of attendance at Modesto Junior College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Modesto Junior College was $14,421. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

MJC net price calculator

$14,421

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of MJC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$14,421	$1,171 (9%)	$9,284	$10,571	$13,365	$15,960
2021	$13,250	$1,119 (9%)	$10,545	$10,761	$13,667	$15,222
2020	$12,131	$2,545 (27%)	$8,628	$8,826	$11,150	$13,541	$14,303
2019	$9,586	$608 (6%)	$6,709	$7,407	$10,438	$12,782
2018	$10,194	$126 (1%)	$8,344	$8,482	$10,998	$12,367
2017	$10,068	$486 (5%)	$8,388	$9,272	$10,730	$12,009
2016	$9,582	$731 (8%)	$7,843	$8,548	$10,179
2015	$8,851	$252 (3%)	$7,463	$8,414	$9,884	$13,017
2014	$8,599	--	$6,914	$6,585	$8,678

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Modesto Junior College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,406	$794 (3%)	$1,182	$22,098	$1,126
2021	$23,612	$178	$1,270	$21,262	$1,080
2020	$23,434	$2,396 (11%)	$1,176	$20,287	$1,971
2019	$21,038	$2,065 (11%)	$1,166	$17,956	$1,916
2018	$18,973	No change	$1,162	$16,065	$1,746
2017	$18,973	No change	$1,162	$16,065	$1,746
2016	$18,973	$509 (3%)	$1,162	$16,065	$1,746
2015	$18,464	$240 (1%)	$1,150	$15,568	$1,746
2014	$18,224	$786 (5%)	$1,150	$15,364	$1,710
2013	$17,438	--	$1,150	$15,088	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: MJC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,126.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, MJC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,051

If living off-campus, with family: $4,844

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,844
How much is MJC application fees?: MJC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: MJC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Modesto Junior College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$46	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$353	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Modesto Junior College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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