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Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ·Public·10,180 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Arizona residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. a public school with 10,180 students.

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Accept
10,180
Students
$12,158
Net Price
14%
Grad Rate
$38,300
Earnings
10 yr
$4,500
Debt

About This School

Glendale Community College is a public institution located in Glendale, Arizona with approximately 10,180 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,158 per year. The graduation rate is 14%, and the typical graduate earns $38,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Glendale Community College may refer to one of two colleges in the United States:Glendale Community College (Arizona) Glendale Community College (California)

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $4,500 in median debt and a reasonable net price of $12,158/year, the financial risk is genuinely low, making this a sensible starting point for students who plan to transfer to a four-year school or complete a certificate program. However, the 14% graduation rate is a real concern — most students who start here don't finish, so you'll need to be honest with yourself about focus and follow-through. If you have a clear plan and strong self-motivation, the low cost makes it worth considering; if you're undecided and need structure, you may want to explore schools with more built-in support.

Founded
1927
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts22%
Health Professions21%
Business & Marketing10%
Computer Science6%
Education3%
Psychology2%
Physical Sciences1%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Masiela LushaEva MendesAngie DickinsonSeann William ScottDanielle PanabakerRyan SeacrestKay PanabakerAurora SnowFrank WykoffSchoolboy QErick ThohirDan Harmon

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$2,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,958
Avg Net Price
$12,158
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$4,500

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$18,056

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
14%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$4,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 8.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White34%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino45%
Asian5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,180 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Glendale Community College

6000 W Olive Ave

Glendale, AZ 85302

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Official Links

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Official School Resources
Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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