Glendale Community College
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(623) 845-3000
- 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 18,054 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 57%.
Top Rankings
Glendale Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Community Size Largest student body
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 930 teachers has grown by 60% over five years.
| Glendale Community College | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 930 staff | 202 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
| Total Enrollment | 18,054 students | 5,548 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 5,458 students | 1,283 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 12,596 students | 4,265 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 4% |
| % Asian | 5% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 39% | 36% |
| % Black | 6% | 5% |
| % White | 40% | 43% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.68 |
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| College Completion Rate | 17% | 22% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,900 | $32,100 |
Source: 2020 (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-GlendalePrivate for-profit479 students | 2.10 Mi4425 W Olive Avenue, Suite 300
Glendale, AZ 85302
(855) 706-8382 2.10479 - Platt College-Arizona Automotive Institute ArizonaPrivate for-profit490 students | 2.90 Mi6829 N 46th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85301
(623) 934-7273 2.90490 - Carrington College-Phoenix NorthPrivate for-profit1,644 students | 4.30 Mi8503 N. 27th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85051
(602) 393-5900 4.301,644 - Brookline College-PhoenixPrivate for-profit1,451 students | 4.50 Mi2445 W. Dunlap Ave., Ste. 100
Phoenix, AZ 85021
(602) 242-6265 4.501,451 - Brown Mackie College-PhoenixPrivate, for profit648 students | 4.80 Mi13430 N Black Canyon Ste. 190
Phoenix, AZ 85029
(602) 337-3044 4.80648
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