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Glendale Community College, Arizona

Overview of Glendale Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nutrition and exercise therapy and security and law enforcement.

Glendale Community College Selectivity

Glendale Community College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Glendale Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Glendale Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine493EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts446liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Security And Law Enforcement209fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Business And Management174business, MIS, entrepreneurship, accounting technology
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy95exercise science
Education And Teaching91education, early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Transportation63truck and bus driver
Computer Science And Engineering53computer networking, computer services management, network management, system administration, computer and info science, systems analyst
Mechanics And Repair52automobile mechanics, computer repair
Science41physical sciences
Photography And Commercial Art21commercial art
Engineering Technician19drafting and design tech, architectural drafting, electronics tech, computer engineering tech
Therapy And Counseling7mental and social health services
Office And Administration6office management, receptionist, data entry
Media6radio and TV tech
Landscaping And Horticulture2landscaping
Family And Social Work2social work, food and nutrition
Design1interior design
Music1music
Agricultural Science And Management1agricultural production
Real Estate And Construction Management1real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Glendale Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree98031
Award of less than 1 academic year72018
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years837
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years11

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White60%
Black5%
Hispanic18%
Asian4%
American Indian2%
Other Races9%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1924%
20-2115%
22-2412%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-396%
40-4910%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Arizona94%
California1%
Foreign countries1%

Glendale Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time40 %

Glendale Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Glendale Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (623) 845-3300

Glendale Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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

Glendale Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year132$69,304140$66,779
All faculty totalacademic year132$69,304140$66,779

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Glendale Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total421860
Football18018
Track8412
Basketball516
Baseball505
All Other Sports61319

Glendale Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

DESIGN
Interior Design

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

MUSIC
Music, General

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

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

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

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Glendale Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Glendale Community College Apart:

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% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 2%Glendale Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Glendale Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 5%Glendale Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Glendale Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Glendale Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Glendale Community College % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Glendale Community College % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Glendale Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in transportation
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Glendale Community College % of degrees in transportation
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Glendale Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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