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Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College

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.

Overview of Glendale Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in art studies.

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 18,444 enrolled students in 2007.

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
http://www.gc.maricopa.edu

Glendale Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Art Studies817art studies, visual and performing arts
Liberal Arts644liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine597EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant
Security And Law Enforcement162fire-fighting, criminal justice and police, criminal justice and safety
Mechanics And Repair133automobile mechanics, computer repair
Business And Management124business, accounting, entrepreneurship, MIS, business management, accounting technology, marketing
Education And Teaching108elementary school teaching, early childhood education, health teaching, education
Science67physical sciences, biotechnology
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy64exercise science
Computer Science And Engineering37computer networking, computer and info science, computer services management, database administration, systems analyst, computer support, network management
Therapy And Counseling34psychology, mental and social health services
Family And Social Work24human development and family studies, social work, child care management, food and nutrition
Engineering Technician21architectural drafting, electronics tech, drafting and design tech, computer engineering tech
Transportation14truck and bus driver
Photography And Commercial Art13commercial art
Music13music, music management
Office And Administration4administrative assistant, office management, office data entry
Media4radio and TV tech
Design2interior design
Landscaping And Horticulture2applied horticulture, landscaping
Fine Arts1fine arts
Real Estate And Construction Management0real estate

Number of programs and degrees for Glendale Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years1,13610
Associate's degree1,04938
Award of less than 1 academic year70026

Student Body

In 2007, Glendale Community College had a total enrollment of 18,444 students (10,031 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White57%
Black6%
Hispanic22%
Asian5%
American Indian2%
Unknown8%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1926%
20-2117%
22-2412%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-395%
40-497%
50-645%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Arizona93%
(International Students)4%
State unknown1%

Glendale Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time43 %

Glendale Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Glendale Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,462
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,750
Books and supplies$ 1,104

Financial Aid:
Glendale Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 107600)

Glendale Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track135148

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year135$75,916148$73,218
All faculty totalacademic year135$75,916148$73,218

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

Glendale Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total201636
Track5813
Football909
Baseball202
All Other Sports4812

Glendale Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

DESIGN
Interior Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
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

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 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
Office Management and Supervision

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate

SCIENCE
Biotechnology
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
Psychology, General

TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Glendale Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Glendale Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Glendale Community College % of degrees in art studies
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Glendale Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 5%Glendale Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 6%Glendale Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Glendale Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Glendale Community College Number of degree programs
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Glendale Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
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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