Glendale Community College
About Glendale Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Glendale Community College teaches in the western suburbs of Phoenix and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, one of Arizona's Maricopa colleges. Nursing, business and teacher education are its largest programs.
Founded
1965
Location
Glendale, Arizona
Students
11,975
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
16%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-state: $8,958
Avg Net Price
$11,650
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,108
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
16% complete their degree within three years
Retention
67%
Transfer Out
20.2%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$7.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 16% graduation rate is below average, but 67% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$2,358
In-State
$8,958
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,104
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,037
After Financial Aid
$11,650
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$10,512
Receive Grants
26.9%
Take Loans
7.2%
Tuition is $2,358/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $11,650.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Glendale Community College fund their education.
While in School
26.9%
Get Grants
Free money
7.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$22,267
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$6,960
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$74/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $6,960, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Glendale Community College.
Gender
57.4%
Female
43%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
11,975
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
53%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
28.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 57% of the student body. 53% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
11,975
Students
community
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Glendale Community College fields 10 varsity teams with 282 student athletes, about 2% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division II
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
10
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
282
2% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
60% / 40%
170
Men
112
Women
8
Men's Teams
8
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Glendale Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,108
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$28K
459 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$75K
181 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$53K
108 grads
4yr Earnings
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
—
70 grads
Psychology, General
—
57 grads
Physical Sciences, General
—
45 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.