A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MJC are predominantly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Modesto Junior College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
38%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
47%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 60% more female students than male students enrolled at Modesto Junior College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MJC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,240
|
| Women |
9,984
|
MJC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 33.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 64.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118976 IPEDS survey data for Modesto Junior College.
Last updated February 24, 2024