Arizona College-Glendale

4425 West Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Arizona College-Glendale serves 403 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Arizona College-Glendale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Arizona College-Glendale
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1991
Campus Size
2 acres
Total Faculty
14 staff
64 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Providing people the opportunity to enhance their lives through education.

Student Body

The student population of Arizona College-Glendale has declined by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Arizona College-Glendale diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
403 students
3,480 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
403 students
941 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
403 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
403 students
941 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
3%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
46%
37%
% Black
22%
6%
% White
17%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
39%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
78%
Acceptance Rate
87%
97%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Arizona College-Glendale?
The acceptance rate of Arizona College-Glendale is 87%, which is lower than the state average of 97%.
What is Arizona College-Glendale's ranking?
Arizona College-Glendale ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 403 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 87%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Maricopa County, AZ is 92%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Maricopa County, AZ community colleges have a diversity score of 0.69, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Maricopa County, AZ is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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