by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Modesto Junior College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Modesto Junior College came in at $1,282 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $9,264. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees were $86 in-state and $86 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,196 | $9,178 |
| Fees | $86 | $86 |
| Total | $1,282 | $9,264 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Modesto Junior College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Modesto Junior College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Modesto Junior College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Modesto Junior College Financial Aid page for more.
Take a look at how tuition at Modesto Junior College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,472 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,196 | $7,228 |
| One Year Ago | $1,188 | $8,788 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,196 | $9,178 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at MJC has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 4.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $9,675 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.81%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,318. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 3.76%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,612.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,318 | $9,612 |
| In 2 Years | $1,355 | $9,973 |
| In 3 Years | $1,393 | $10,348 |
| In 4 Years | $1,432 | $10,737 |
| In 5 Years | $1,472 | $11,141 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $40,670, versus roughly $5,498 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Modesto Junior College, check out the Modesto Junior College Financial Aid page.
