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Glendale Community College is a community college located in Glendale, California. It was originally founded as Glendale Junior College in the year 1965. The GCC campus is located on the slopes of the San Rafael Hills overlooking the valleys in the Glendale area. It consists of more than 10 buildings, spread across an area of 100 acres.
GCC is a diverse college of more than 15,000 students enrolled in credit courses, and over 7,000 more enrolled in non-credit courses. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in several fields of study.
Some of the notable alumni of GCC include Mark Caguioa, actor Glenn Corbett, actress Angie Dickinson and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Cathy Ferguson.
Glendale Community College is located in Glendale, AZ (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 art studies.
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 18,444 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
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
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 512 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 511 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Art Studies | 420 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Mechanics and Repair | 172 | automobile mechanics, computer repair |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 168 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 166 | physical sciences, natural sciences, biotechnology |
| Business and Management | 143 | international business, accounting, business, business management, business and related services, entrepreneurship, accounting technology, marketing, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 102 | early childhood education, education courses, elementary school teaching, education, health teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 54 | exercise science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 44 | psychology, behavioral sciences, mental and social health services |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 28 | computer networking, systems analyst, computer and info science, computer support, computer applications programming, system administration, computer services management, database administration, ... |
| Design | 21 | interior design, graphic design |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | architectural drafting, electronics tech, computer engineering tech, drafting and design tech |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | social work, food and nutrition, human development and family studies, child care management |
| Music | 13 | music, music management |
| Transportation | 12 | truck and bus driver |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts |
| Media | 2 | public relations, radio and TV tech |
| Office and Administration | 1 | office data entry, receptionist, administrative assistant, office management, data entry |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | landscaping, plant nursery, applied horticulture |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural supply, agricultural production |
Number of programs and degrees for Glendale Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,063 | 57 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 728 | 21 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 627 | 36 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Glendale Community College had a total enrollment of 18,444 students (10,023 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 93% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Glendale, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arizona Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,734 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,894 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,120 |
Financial Aid:
Glendale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 107600)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 135 | $77,981 | 144 | $75,571 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 135 | $77,981 | 144 | $75,571 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| Track | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Football | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 8 | 12 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
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
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
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
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
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
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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
Biotechnology
Natural Sciences
Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
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 art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
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 (air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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