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Glendale Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Glendale

There are at least 6 colleges in Glendale, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 29,898 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 19,451 full-time students, and a reported 1,000 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Glendale; see particularly Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, and Scottsdale colleges.

The largest schools here include Glendale Community College and Arizona State University at the West Campus.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Arizona Colleges.

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  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Glendale.

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Arizona Automotive Institute
Glendale, Arizona

Offers career training in automotive fields. Located in Glendale, Arizona.

  • Programs: Engineering Technician, Mechanics And Repair
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma
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Glendale Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Arizona College of Allied Health
4425 W Olive Avenue Suite 300
Glendale, Arizona 85302

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, dental assistant, medical assistant, allied health and medical assisting, medical records tech, medical records admin, massage therapy.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 137 students, 137 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Glendale Community College
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, Arizona 85302

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: art studies, liberal arts and sciences, EMT paramedic, general studies, licensed practical nurse, automobile mechanics, fire-fighting, business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's.
  • Student Body: 18,444 students, 10,031 full-time equivalent.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Member of a national athletic association.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Arizona State University at the West Campus
4701 W Thunderbird Rd
Glendale, Arizona 85306

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: international business, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and administration, psychology, social work, communication studies, accounting, secondary teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's.
  • Student Body: 8,664 students, 7,021 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 400 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-570. Math: 450-570.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare.

Midwestern University
19555 N 59th Ave
Glendale, Arizona 85308

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant, biomedical sciences, nurse anesthetist, perfusion tech, occupational therapy, medical ethids.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 1,459 students, 1,446 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 316 student capacity.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services.

Thunderbird School of Global Management
15249 N 59th Ave
Glendale, Arizona 85306-6000

  • Programs: international business.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Master's.
  • Student Body: 1,194 students, 816 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 284 student capacity.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Avondale Colleges535,8836,233 
Mesa Colleges14396,37534,861 
Phoenix Colleges341,321,04541,196380
Scottsdale Colleges7202,70511,002 
Tempe Colleges10158,62572,8127,203

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