Interim President Dr. Susan E. Borrego | California State University-Stanislaus
Interim President Dr. Susan E. Borrego | California State University-Stanislaus
Of the 10 institutions in the county, California State University-Stanislaus was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 6,077 people applied to Stanislaus County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 27,083 students enrolled in the universities, including 25,855 in undergraduate and 1,228 in graduate programs. In total 7.1% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of Hispanic (56.7%) and white (27.7%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, Modesto Junior College stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 16,224 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
NCES shows that enrollment data was not available for three institutions in Stanislaus County, including Humphreys College-Modesto, Stellar Career College and San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Stanislaus | 6,077 | 5,895 | 10,154 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Modesto | -- | -- | 292 |
| Modesto Junior College | -- | -- | 16,224 |
| California Beauty School | -- | -- | 55 |
| Adrian's Beauty College of Turlock | -- | -- | 97 |
| Stellar Career College | -- | -- | -- |
| Humphreys College-Modesto | -- | -- | -- |
| North Adrian's College of Beauty Inc | -- | -- | 193 |
| DeHart Technical School | -- | -- | 68 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto | -- | -- | -- |
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