Paying for Modesto Junior College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$1,270 -0.47%	$8,870 21.37%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Modesto Junior College (MJC) are $1,270 for California residents and $8,870 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee has significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at MJC.

65% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $2,226. It could cover 25.10% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,842 for California residents and $31,442 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

MJC's 4-year tuition is $5,314 for California residents and $38,937 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $110,839 for California residents and $144,462 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Modesto Junior College is $1,270 for California residents and $8,870 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -0.47% for California residents and increased by 21.37% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of MJC is $1,264 for California residents and $10,766 for out-of-state students, a 21.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

MJC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$1,276	$7,308	$22,690
2023-2024	$1,270	$8,870	$23,860
Change % 2023-2024	-0.47%	21.37%	5.16%
2024-2025	$1,264	$10,766	$25,090

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at MJC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $46 for California residents and $338 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$46	$278
	2023-2024	$46	$338
	2024-2025	$46	$411

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at MJC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at MJC is $5,314 for California residents and $38,937 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

MJC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$1,293	$1,316	$1,340	$1,365	$5,314
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$9,203	$9,549	$9,907	$10,279	$38,937
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$1,316	$1,340	$1,365	$1,389	$5,410
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$9,549	$9,907	$10,279	$10,665	$40,399
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$1,340	$1,365	$1,389	$1,414	$5,508
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$9,907	$10,279	$10,665	$11,065	$41,916
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$1,365	$1,389	$1,414	$1,440	$5,608
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$10,279	$10,665	$11,065	$11,481	$43,489
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$1,389	$1,414	$1,440	$1,466	$5,710
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$10,665	$11,065	$11,481	$11,912	$45,122

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $110,839 for California residents and $144,462 for out-of-state students.

MJC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$26,705	$27,361	$28,071	$28,799	$110,839
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$34,615	$35,594	$36,604	$37,649	$144,462
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,361	$28,038	$28,766	$29,514	$113,585
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,594	$36,604	$37,649	$38,727	$148,574
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,038	$28,734	$29,482	$30,250	$116,415
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,604	$37,649	$38,727	$39,841	$152,822
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,734	$29,452	$30,220	$31,009	$119,328
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,649	$38,727	$39,841	$40,992	$157,209
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$29,452	$30,191	$30,979	$31,789	$122,327
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,727	$39,841	$40,992	$42,179	$161,740

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 65% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $101,935 for California residents and $135,558 for out-of-state students.

MJC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,479	$25,135	$25,845	$26,573	$101,935
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$32,389	$33,368	$34,378	$35,423	$135,558
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,135	$25,812	$26,540	$27,288	$104,681
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,368	$34,378	$35,423	$36,501	$139,670
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,812	$26,508	$27,256	$28,024	$107,511
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,378	$35,423	$36,501	$37,615	$143,918
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,508	$27,226	$27,994	$28,783	$110,424
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$35,423	$36,501	$37,615	$38,766	$148,305
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,226	$27,965	$28,753	$29,563	$113,423
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,501	$37,615	$38,766	$39,953	$152,836

	In-State	Out-of-State
Modesto Junior College	$1,270	$8,870
University of California-Los Angeles	$13,747	$44,524
University of California-Berkeley	$14,850	$45,627
University of California-San Diego	$15,265	$46,042
California State University-Fullerton	$7,073	$18,953
University of California-Davis	$15,247	$46,024