Glendale Community College

6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
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Tel: (623) 845-3000
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  • Glendale Community College (GCC) offers you student clubs of all kinds, student government opportunities, cultural performances all year, an internationally known forensics team and wonderful athletics programs. There is an abundance of information here about the 1,000+ courses we offer, the myriad university transfer degrees you can begin here, and the 50 associates degrees or 50 certificates you can pursue. Every faculty and staff member at GCC is here to serve you in some way, and all of us look forward to helping you reach your true potential in the classroom, in extracurricular activities outside the classroom, and in your world beyond college.

School Highlights

Glendale Community College serves 17,942 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is same as the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.

Top Placements

Glendale Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 522 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Glendale Community College(AZ) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty522 staff85 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Glendale Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The Glendale Community College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment17,942 students1,869 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio34:134:1
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# Full-Time Students5,464 students1,156 students
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# Part-Time Students12,478 students4,057 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
36%
32%
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% Black
6%
6%
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% White
41%
43%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
5%
6%
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Diversity Score0.690.70
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College Completion Rate
18%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,900$31,100
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,046 is more than the state average of $1,835. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,830 is more than the state average of $7,133. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,046$1,835
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,830$7,133
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid77%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,792$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,500$4,750
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Glendale Community College is Arizona College-Glendale (2.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Arizona College-Glendale
    Private for-profit
    428 students | 2.10 Mi4425 W Olive Avenue Suite 300
    Glendale,  AZ  85302
    (602) 222-9300     2.10428
  • Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute Arizona
    Private for-profit
    692 students | 2.90 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
    Glendale,  AZ  85301
    (623) 934-7273     2.90692
  • Carrington College-Phoenix North
    Private for-profit
    475 students | 4.30 Mi8503 N. 27th Ave.
    Phoenix,  AZ  85051
    (602) 393-5900     4.30475
  • Brookline College-Phoenix
    Private for-profit
    1,251 students | 4.50 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
    Phoenix,  AZ  85021
    (602) 242-6265     4.501,251
  • Brown Mackie College-Phoenix
    Private, for profit
    648 students | 4.80 Mi13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
    Phoenix,  AZ  85029
    (602) 337-3044     4.80648
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 17,942 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,046
  • Out-state tuition: $7,830
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 59%
Did You Know?
For Arizona public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,835 per year for in-state students and $7,133 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,664 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Arizona community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Arizona is Brookline College-Phoenix. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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