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Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ·Public·11,975 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 11,975 students.

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11,975
Students
$11,650
Net Price
16%
Grad Rate
$38,300
Earnings
10 yr
$6,960
Debt

About This School

Glendale Community College is a public institution located in Glendale, Arizona with approximately 11,975 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,650 per year. The graduation rate is 16%, 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$10,710

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Visual & Performing Arts19%
Computer Science10%
Business & Marketing9%
Education3%
Psychology2%
Communications1%
Engineering1%

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
$11,650
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$10,512
$30–48k$10,944
$48–75k$12,957
$75–110k$14,880
$110k+$17,378

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$6,960

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
16%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,960
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$32,900
Female graduates$30,000

Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,960
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.5x

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

White35%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino44%
Asian5%
Two or more races5%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,975 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Glendale Community College

6000 W Olive Ave

Glendale, AZ 85302

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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.

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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