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Glendale Community College

Glendale, CA · City · 10,509 students
4
Year
Public
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

Glendale Community College (GCC) is widely recognized for its outstanding transfer rates to top-tier universities, offering especially competitive programs in Registered Nursing, Business Administration, and Aviation. Set against the scenic San Rafael Hills, the college provides a vibrant and culturally diverse campus culture, featuring over 50 student organizations, an active student government, and robust academic support services. What truly sets GCC apart is its unique Baja California Field Station in Mexico, which offers undergraduates rare, hands-on field research opportunities in marine biology and environmental science.

Location
Glendale, CA, 91208-2894 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
19 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,501
Out-of-state COA
$27,245
Avg net price
$8,365
In-state tuition
$1,191
Out-of-state tuition
$10,935
Books & supplies
$1,062/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,902
$30–48k
$7,944
$48–75k
$9,747
$75–110k
$13,944
$110k+
$11,964
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
47%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
36%
Median earnings (6yr)
$32,387
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,540
Median debt
$8,972
Monthly loan payment
$95
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,250
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
28
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
60%
Median family income
$12,372
Independent students
43%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
42%
Race & ethnicity
White
56%
Hispanic
28%
Black
3%
Asian
7%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$24M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
32%
Avg faculty salary
$10,569/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,694
Federal loan rate
3%

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