One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality education that empowers students and strengthens our community. We offer a wide range of academic and vocational programs at our two colleges, Columbia College and Modesto Junior College, serving the diverse needs of our residents.
Our Mission
The Yosemite Community College District is committed to responding to the needs of our diverse community through excellence in teaching, learning and support programs contributing to social, cultural, and economic development and wellness.
Our Values
Our History
In 1921, California passed legislation that allowed for the creation of community college districts. The new legislation allowed Modesto Junior College to become the first-ever California community college district. In 1954 voters elected to expand the Modesto Junior College district into the much larger Yosemite Community College District. The new district became, geographically, one of the largest in the state, covering nearly 4000 square miles. In 1968, Columbia College opened near the historic Columbia, California to serve residents in the eastern region of the district, stretching across the foothills and high into the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Our Service Area
YCCD serves a region stretching more than 100 miles across and covering more than 4000 square miles, including Tuolumne and Stanislaus Counties, and areas from San Joaquin, Merced, Calaveras, and Santa Clara County.
Why Choose YCCD?
