Glendale Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	14%

Located in Glendale, Arizona, Glendale CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Glendale Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Glendale Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Glendale CC is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at Glendale CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,070

Cost of attendance at Glendale Community College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,854

Cost of attendance at Glendale Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Glendale Community College received on average $4,684 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,684

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	389	43%	$4,924	$1,915,492
Other Federal Grant	467	51%	$5,272	$2,462,192
State Grant/Scholarships	17	2%	$500	$8,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	479	53%	$1,677	$803,105
Total Grant & Scholarships	699	77%	$4,684	$3,273,797

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Glendale Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Glendale Community College students is 14.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.6%.

14.3%

asian 16.9% 11 students
African American 11.9% 10 students
white 17.5% 83 students
unknown 17.5% 10 students
hispanic 12.6% 93 students
Mixed Race 15.3% 11 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Glendale Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Glendale Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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