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"Respecting Diversity, Developing Character, and Pursuing Excellence". The Manteca Unified School District serves the entire Lathrop community. Their administrative office is located at 2901 Louise Avenue, Manteca CA. 95330. Phone: (209) 825-3200.
University of the Pacific, StocktonUniversity of the Pacific was founded in 1851 as California's first chartered university. The main campus is located in Stockton, approximately 80 miles east of San Francisco in Northern California. University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law is located in Sacramento, which is the state capital. University of the Pacific's School of Dentistry is located in San Francisco.
Pacific is an independent university offering a personalized education, small class sizes and an extensive selection of undergraduate and graduate/professional programs.
With 11 schools and colleges and more than 80 majors and programs of study, University of the Pacific has that rare combination of small-university friendliness and programs found at much larger universities.
California State University is a 23-campus system across California with more than 400,000 students. CSU campuses emphasize access to quality public higher education and workforce preparation that is responsive to regional needs.
CSU Stanislaus is part of this system. Established in 1957, CSU Stanislaus in Turlock blends modern facilities with the pastoral charm of the countryside. Currently, almost 8,000 students are enrolled. The beautiful 220-acre campus is located in the heart of California's Central Valley, in a community that prides itself on its small-town atmosphere and low crime rate. The CSU Stanislaus-Stockton site is a 102-acre facility with 52 buildings, which were conveyed to CSUS from the State of California in 1997.
CSU Stanislaus consistently receives high ratings from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC);high rankings in US News & World Report magazine's annual Best Colleges edition for educational excellence; and recognition in Hispanic Outlook magazine. It is noted for its small class sizes and low percentage of student debt upon graduation. The highly recognizable faculty is renowned for teaching, research and service. The diverse student body includes many first-generation students and working parents. Noted for its focus on academic programs, CSU Stanislaus receives high marks for education excellence.
National University is dedicated to making lifelong adult learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse population of adult learners. Its aim is to facilitate educational access and academic excellence through exceptional management of the University operations and resources, innovative delivery systems and student services, and relevant programs that are learner-centered, success-oriented, and responsive to technology. National University's central purpose is to promote continuing education by offering a diversity of instructional approaches, by encouraging scholarship, by engaging in collaborative community service, and by empowering its constituents to become responsible citizens in an interdependent, pluralistic, global community.
At University of Phoenix, you can earn your bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree any way you want to: on campus, online, or in certain areas using a combination of both, which we call FlexNext. University of Phoenix has grown to be the nation's largest private university, specializing in the education of working adults by offering degree programs that are highly relevant, accessible, and efficient. With over 100 campuses and learning centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and via the Internet, you can complete your degree no matter where you live, what hours you work, or how often you travel or relocate.
San Joaquin Delta College, a public junior college, has one of the largest campuses in California. Enrollment is approximately 16,000 students per semester. Students can choose from more than 115 areas of instruction. The college also offers many opportunities to the community for theater prsentations, special interest courses, etc.