Glendale Community College

1500 N Verdugo Rd
Glendale, CA 91208
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Glendale Community College is a comprehensive public community college open equally to all adults or high school graduates who can benefit from its programs and services. Its primary mission is to prepare students for successful transfer to four-year colleges and universities or for successful placement or advancement in rewarding careers. Its mission is also to serve its surrounding community through adult non-credit education and community services courses and programs.

School Highlights

Glendale Community College serves 12,973 students (50% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 12,973 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,175
  • Out-state tuition: $5,663
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Glendale Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 736 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Glendale Community College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
736 staff
312 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Glendale Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Glendale Community College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,973 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
6,482 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
6,491 students
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
116 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,482 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,491 students
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% Asian
9%
13%
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% Hispanic
30%
45%
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% Black
1%
5%
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% White
49%
26%
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
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% Non Resident races
6%
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,000
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,175 is less than the state average of $1,993. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,663 is less than the state average of $7,120. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,175
$1,993
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,663
$7,120
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Tuition Notes
not free
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,875
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
89%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Glendale Community College was founded in 1927 to serve the needs of the people in the Glendale Union High School District which included La Crescenta, Glendale, and Tujunga. The school was founded as Glendale Junior College and from 1927 to 1929 conducted classes in the buildings of Glendale Union High School at Broadway and Verdugo in the City of Glendale. In 1929 the junior college moved to the Harvard School plant of the Glendale Union High School District where it remained until 1937. In this year a new plant, part of the present one, was completed and occupied. The year before, in 1936, the Glendale Junior College District was dissolved as such and became a part of the new Glendale Unified School District. The name of the school was changed to Glendale College in 1944. On July 1, 1970 Glendale College became a part of the Glendale Junior College District. On April 20, 1971 the Board of Education adopted a resolution changing the District name to Glendale Community College District. Glendale College is one of 107 community colleges in 72 community college districts throughout the state. Glendale College is known for its academic excellence. We transfer more students to the University of California than any other community college in the vast San Fernando and San Gabriel valleys.Our College Scholars program guarantees acceptance with junior standing at universities nationwide. We also specialize in state-of-the-art career training with high-tech facilities that set the standard for other colleges. There are 22 computer labs on campus. Glendale Community College has a college-credit enrollment of about 15,000 day and evening students, and approximately 10,000 others are reached through the adult education program, specialized job training programs such as JTPA and GAIN, and contract instruction administered by the Professional Development Center. Glendale Community College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Glendale Community College cost?
Glendale Community College's tuition is approximately $1,175 for In-State students and $5,663 for Out-State students.
What is Glendale Community College's ranking?
Glendale Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 12,973 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,175
  • Out-state tuition: $5,663
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,305 per year for in-state students and $8,200 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $24,360 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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