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Glendale Community College
Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Glendale Community College is a public, 2-year institution located in the state of Arizona. GCC primarily serves students in the northwestern region of Maricopa County. Students can enroll in classes in the daytime, evening, or online, and can take advantage of the school’s option for flexible start dates as well. Interested students can take part in the school’s STEM Connect program, which aims to support students in STEM fields with additional online and in-person tutoring, dual-language courses for accessibility, and enhanced student development programming.

Average Net Price:
$8,597
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$8,597
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,959
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1104
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,978
$30k - $48k
$11,805
$48k - $75k
$13,975
$75k - $110k
$15,912
$110k+
$16,914

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,682
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
26%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,404
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,713

 

Students receiving state aid
2%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$554
Students receiving federal aid
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,404

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,280
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,096
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76
Students receiving federal loans
7%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,280

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 2

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
99%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
273
$30k - $48k
150
$48k - $75k
115
$75k - $110k
29
$110k+
12

Admissions Resources

For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
13,480
Total Number of Undergrads
13,480
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
59

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
44%
56%
Residency
In-State Students
99%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
43%
Native American
1%
White
37%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
2%
Percent of First Generation Students
53%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
5

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
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No
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$38,300
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$4,096
Loan Default Rate
14%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$76

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Farah's Review

from Phoenix, AZ

Glendale Community College is honestly one of the best community colleges I have seen. The first time I came here, I was satisfied from the campus and knew instantly that everything else would also be...

Joshua's Review

from El Mirage, AZ

Glendale Community College is an exceptional college that offers many career choices for its students. The teachers are very knowledgeable and go the extra mile to help their students understand cours...

Damien's Review

from Glendale, AZ

The teachers at Glendale community college are greatly helpfull, and their tactics at teaching the students are amazing....