Glendale Community College
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The mission of Glendale Community College (GCC) is to address the higher education needs of its community. Through its diverse programs and services, GCC assists students in meeting their educational goals....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 5,727 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 13,406 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 19,133 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 59% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 35% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,251 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 5% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $302 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 18% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,288 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 14% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,656 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Glendale Community College (GCC) keeps pace with the constant growth of the West Valley, offering increased breadth and depth of educational opportunity. Each year, more than 40,000 students enroll in dozens of courses and degree and certificate programs at one of three GCC locations, making the College's enrollment the second largest in the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD). More than 319,000 students have completed associate degrees, certificate programs, industry-specific training and university transfer courses.
- Located at 59th and Olive Avenues, the GCC main campus spans 147 acres and serves as a focal point for diverse community activities. The College offers a friendly, welcoming environment for learning. A dynamic, future-oriented Facilities Master Plan guides the ongoing development of GCC main campus to accommodate the changing needs and interests of thousands more students and community members.
- Glendale Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.
- Students, including teens, business employees, community residents, and retirees, are attracted by the small classes, professional instructors, ideal location, affordable tuition and flexible course offerings. GCC is hallmarked by its High Tech Complex and sophisticated technology used to enhance student learning.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- SCHEDULE (The Glendale News-Press)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 11:56:06 am
TODAY COLLEGE TRACK AND FIELD Glendale Community College at Cal State Northridge Relays, 9 a.m. - Celebrating past triumphs (The Glendale News-Press)
posted on March 13, 2010 at 11:51:55 am
NORTHEAST GLENDALE — For more than 40 years, Bill and Ethel Gallagher put their best interests to heart surrounding the various academic and sports programs at Glendale Community College. - Big bats boost Vaqueros in conference victory (The Glendale News-Press)
posted on March 11, 2010 at 09:18:19 am
NORTHEAST GLENDALE — While Coach Dave “Hawk” Wilder says his Glendale Community College softball team is still a work in progress, progress was certainly made in some areas during Thursday’s 8-6 win over Bakersfield College in both teams’ Western State Conference Southern Division opener at the Glendale Sports Complex. - Students seek funds to study abroad (The Wickenburg Sun)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 04:21:55 pm
Local Wickenburg students Seth Gaertner and Kaylee Sanders are holding several fundraisers for the next few months in hopes of earning enough to study abroad in Beijing, China later this summer. The students are currently attending Glendale Community College. - Briefly In The News (The Glendale News-Press)
posted on March 7, 2010 at 03:40:52 pm
Zarian to host interim GCC superintendent Interim Glendale Community College Supt./President Dawn Lindsay is scheduled to appear live Thursday on “The Larry Zarian Show.”
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