by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Modesto Junior College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on MJC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Modesto Junior College ran about $8,550 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. If you were a California resident, the yearly charges were $1,274.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $8,472 | $78 | $8,550 |
| In-State | $1,196 | $78 | $1,274 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Modesto Junior College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Modesto Junior College out-of-state undergraduates, on the other hand, pay about $8,550 a year in tuition and fees, making the school relatively inexpensive.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at MJC pay about $1,274 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how MJC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Modesto Junior College Financial Aid.
In-state MJC tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 0.64% over the past five years. California residents may pay an estimated $1,197 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at MJC would be $2,402, and $4,835 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 5.29%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $9,479 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This means an estimated $19,459 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at MJC, and $41,031 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at MJC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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