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Glendale Community College - Glendale

6000 W Olive Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302

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Glendale Community College - Glendale School Description

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.

Glendale Community College has played a significant role in the development of our surrounding communities since our dedication in 1965. Last year, more than 32,000 students enrolled in a wide variety of degree and certificate programs on their way to achieving personal goals that are as diverse as the people we serve. From learning more on a particular subject to earning a degree or certificate to preparing for a new career or transfer to a university, GCC students are hard at work, making life happen.

With our main campus and GCC North locations, class and programs offered throughout the West valley, an exceptional faculty and helpful student services, we stand ready to provide each student with the knowledge, skills and support they will need to succeed in the classroom and the world beyond it.

The GCC main campus is located in the heart of historic Glendale, Arizona. This 147-acre campus features palm-lined walkways between buildings that showcase a unique architectural style. Our students enjoy vast open spaces with flowering courtyards and conversation areas where they can relax, study or socialize.

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Glendale Community College is a community college in Glendale, Arizona USA. GCC opened its doors in 1965. Since then more than 350,000 students have taken credit classes. Programs include associate degrees, certificate programs, industry-specific training and university transfer. The school enrolls about 30,000 students per year. GCC is a part of the Maricopa County Community College District, the largest community college district in the United States. The main campus is a site located at 59th and Olive Avenue in Glendale, Arizona.

GCC has grown with the communities it serves by expanding facilities and programs at its main campus and by offering classes in various sites throughout the area. GCC North at 57th Avenue and Happy Valley Road opened in fall 2000 with 839 students from the northern part of Maricopa County. In the fall of 2008, a major expansion of that north campus will open. GCC also offers the first two years of general education requirements at the North Valley campus of Northern Arizona University located at 15601 N. 28th Avenue (I-17 & Greenway), in Phoenix and select classes at other sites like Valley Vista High School in Surprise, Arizona.

History

GCC's first semester in 1965 started off with approximately 2,000 students enrolled in classes held at two temporary locations. September 16, 1966 was the first day that classes were held at the college's current location. Notable graduates include Vince Furnier, better known today as Alice Cooper.

Athletics

GCC is home of multiple national, regional, and conference championship teams, All-American athletes and Hall of Fame coaches. GCC has produced seven National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) national championship teams: 1967 cross country, 1968 baseball, 1988 football, 1994 women's softball, 1996 women's basketball, 2000 football, and 2005 football.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
53%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,750
Students Receiving Aid:
59%
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Glendale Community College - Glendale Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Glendale Community College - Glendale Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 53%
Part-Time 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 57%
Hispanic 23%
Other 11%
African-American 5%
Asian 4%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Arizona 94%
California 1%
New Mexico 0%
Texas 0%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Glendale Community College - Glendale Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 1,590 $ 6,462 $ 6,750
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,560 $ 6,432 $ 6,720
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 30 $ 30 $ 30
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,251 35%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 302 5%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,288 18%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,656 14%  
Any Aid:
   59%  

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