San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto Campus
Location and Contact Information
5380 Pirrone Rd.Salida, CA 95368
USA
Main Tel: (209) 543-8800
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
San Joaquin Valley College Modesto Campus, one of the 9 campuses of the San Joaquin Valley College, was founded in 1977, and the Modesto Campus was established in September of 2004. It was the sixth campus to be established by the college. Also referred to as SVCC Modesto Campus, it is located in Salida, California.
San Joaquin Valley College Modesto Campus offers a number of Associate of Science degrees and certificate programs. The courses available are in the fields of business administration, administrative healthcare management, pharmacy technology, therapeutic massage, and industrial technology, among others.
SVCC Modesto Campus offers a variety of student support services including mentoring programs, tutoring, and lifetime job placement assistance. Students can also take advantage of employment services that help to create impressive resumes, build interview skills, and obtain referrals for job openings.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Other academic year.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,550 |
Financial Aid
SJVC Modesto participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 73% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 65% | $3,795 |
| Institutional Grant | 4% | $857 |
| Federal Grant | 65% | $3,324 |
| Pell Grant | 65% | $3,256 |
| Other Federal Grant | 12% | $363 |
| State or Local Grant | 6% | $4,511 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 73% | $6,950 |
| Federal Loan | 73% | $6,950 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paine College | Augusta, GA | 863 |
| 2 | Thomas University | Thomasville, GA | 900 |
| 3 | Le Moyne-Owen College | Memphis, TN | 693 |
| 4 | San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield | Bakersfield, CA | 541 |
| 5 | Briarwood College | Southington, CT | 702 |
| 6 | Ancilla College | Donaldson, IN | 495 |
| 7 | San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova | Rancho Cordova, CA | 287 |
| 8 | Hannibal-Lagrange College | Hannibal, MO | 1,099 |
| 9 | San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia | Visalia, CA | 887 |
| 10 | University of Great Falls | Great Falls, MT | 720 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 183 | 5 |
| Associate | 67 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 22 |
Students
Student enrollment was 310 in 2009-2010 (308 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Industrial Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage