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SAT / ACT Prep cost in Modesto, CA

A typical SAT / ACT Prep figure in Modesto is about $868 per course, about 8% above the national figure of $800.

Typical cost

Typical in Modesto

$868

per course

Fair price range: $217 to $2,385

On the low end
$217
On the high end
$2,385

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Modesto. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 1.9%past year

Up 22.8%over five years

How prices for fees for lessons or instructions have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Fees for lessons or instructions, CUUR0000SERF03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Group vs private
  2. Hours
  3. Brand
  4. Materials
  5. Score guarantee

Ways to pay less

  1. Start with a book and practice tests
  2. Use group classes
  3. Ask about score guarantees
  4. Avoid huge hour packages
  5. Retake strategically

SAT / ACT Prep in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Modesto, CA$868
$217 to $2,385
National typical$800
$200 to $2,200
Stockton, CA$796
$199 to $2,190
San Bernardino, CA$800
$200 to $2,200
Fresno, CA$732
$183 to $2,015
Boise, ID$720
$180 to $1,980
Colorado Springs, CO$844
$211 to $2,320

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Questions people ask

SAT / ACT Prep in Modesto: what does it cost?

In Modesto, CA, SAT / ACT Prep typically costs about $868 per course, with most prices between $217 and $2,385.

Why is Modesto higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind SAT / ACT Prep earn in Modesto, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Modesto about 8% above the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.