Description

Glendale Community College (GCC) in California is a public, two-year institution with an array of academic offerings.

Students can enroll at any of GCC’s campus locations: the Glendale main campus, the Garfield campus, or the Montrose Professional Development Center. They can also take classes online through Blackboard and Moodle.

GCC provides certificates and associate’s degrees in the following types of fields: Animation, Aviation and Transportation, Culinary, Nutrition, Hospitality Management, and Medical Administrative Services. Many courses can be transferred to four-year institutions if students want to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Here are some of the special academic offerings at GCC:

  • Baja program (for field station experience)
  • BSI (Basic Skills Initiative) collaboration
  • Career and technical programs
  • Continuing education
  • PACE (Program for Adult College Education)
  • Scholars program
  • Study abroad opportunities

Those who are at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent are invited to apply online for admissions to GCC. All students who are accepted to the school are required to pay an enrollment fee.

Financial aid sources are available to those who are eligible to help supplement the cost of tuition. California residents pay discounted tuition fees.

If you are searching for a large, two-year community college in Southern California, Glendale Community College might be a great fit for you.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$689

Out-of-State Tuition

$5,033

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

16,587

Students

Total Students
16,587

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
36%
Part-Time
64%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
89%
Out-of-State
11%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
2%
Asian
10%
Caucasian
50%
Latino
20%
Other
18%

Students State Origin

California
89%
Other
11%

International Students

International
2%
Domestic
98%