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Glendale Community College is located in Glendale, Arizona (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Glendale Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy and security and law enforcement.
Glendale Community College is an open-admission school.
The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Glendale Community College had 20,070 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Glendale Community College (GCC) is to address the higher education needs of its community. Through its diverse programs and services, GCC assists students in meeting their educational goals. We fulfill this mission as an institution of higher education by preparing students: * To participate responsibly in a culturally diverse, technological and global society. * For successful transfer to colleges and universities. * For employment and advancement within their chosen careers."
More complete details are provided below.
Glendale Community College
6000 W Olive Ave
Glendale, AZ 85302
General Phone: (623) 845-3000
Admissions Phone: (623) 845-3300
Financial Aid Phone: (623) 845-3366
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu
Glendale Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 493 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 446 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 209 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Business And Management | 174 | business, MIS, entrepreneurship, accounting technology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 95 | exercise science |
| Education And Teaching | 91 | education, early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Transportation | 63 | truck and bus driver |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer networking, computer services management, network management, system administration, computer and info science, systems analyst |
| Mechanics And Repair | 52 | automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Science | 41 | physical sciences |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 21 | commercial art |
| Engineering Technician | 19 | drafting and design tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech, computer engineering tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | mental and social health services |
| Office And Administration | 6 | office management, receptionist, data entry |
| Media | 6 | radio and TV tech |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 2 | landscaping |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | social work, food and nutrition |
| Design | 1 | interior design |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural production |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Glendale Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 980 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 720 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 7 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Glendale Community College had a total enrollment of 20,070 students (10,796 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 94% |
| California | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Glendale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (623) 845-3300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
Financial Aid:
Glendale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 107600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (623) 845-3366
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 132 | $69,304 | 140 | $66,779 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 132 | $69,304 | 140 | $66,779 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 18 | 60 |
| Football | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| Basketball | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 13 | 19 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Glendale Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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