Glendale Community College
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.
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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Glendale Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($89,400 vs $80,813 nationally).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 459 | $48,947 | $44,125 | +$4,822 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 181 | $89,400 | $80,813 | +$8,587 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 108 | $52,823 | $48,733 | +$4,090 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (11,975 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Glendale Community College cost?
The average net price at Glendale Community College is about $11,650 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Glendale Community College?
Glendale Community College has a graduation rate of 16%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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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