Glendale Community College

www.gccaz.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,328

14.1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$13,166

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

13,480

27.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

14.4%

242 Graduates

About

Glendale Community College is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Glendale Community College were General Art Studies (678 degrees awarded), General Business (107 degrees), and Natural Sciences (101 degrees).

In 2023, 3,380 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Glendale Community College. 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,433 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,386 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Glendale Community College is $2,328, which is $−5,925 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Glendale Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,454 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Glendale Community College is $2,328, which is $5,925 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,166.

In 2023, 37% of undergraduate students attending Glendale Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$2,328

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Glendale Community College was $2,328. The cost of tuition at Glendale Community College is $−5,925 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Glendale Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,166

2023 Value

15.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Glendale Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,166. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Glendale Community College grew by 15.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Glendale Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,872

Room and Board

$1,464

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Glendale Community College was of $10,872 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 28% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,464. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Glendale Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

37% of undergraduate students at Glendale Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 61.1% with respect to 2022, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Glendale Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Glendale Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1454 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Glendale Community College had a total enrollment of 13,480 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Glendale Community College is 3,738 students and the part-time enrollment is 9,742. This means that 27.7% of students enrolled at Glendale Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Glendale Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.1% Hispanic or Latino, 36.7% White, 5.7% Black or African American, 4.92% Two or More Races, 4.88% Asian, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.134% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Glendale Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (23.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (21.1%) and White Male (18.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

27.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Glendale Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,480 students. The full-time enrollment at Glendale Community College is 3,738 and the part-time enrollment is 9,742. This means that 27.7% of students enrolled at Glendale Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Glendale Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
5,814 enrolled students
White
4,949 enrolled students
Black or African American
769 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Glendale Community College is 43.1% Hispanic or Latino, 36.7% White, 5.7% Black or African American, 4.92% Two or More Races, 4.88% Asian, 1.17% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.134% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 310 students (2.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 324 more women than men received degrees from Glendale Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Glendale Community College is white (1,433 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,386 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Glendale Community College is General Art Studies (678 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (107 degrees) and Natural Sciences (101 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Glendale Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (748 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (210 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (173 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glendale Community College are Other managers (180,608 people), Postsecondary teachers (143,601 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (136,914 people), Graphic designers (100,374 people), and Physicians (99,468 people).

The most specialized majors at Glendale Community College in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (748 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (210 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (173 degrees), Communication Technologies (20 degrees), and Physical Sciences (50 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glendale Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Glendale Community College are Visual & Performing Arts (748 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (210 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (173 degrees), Communication Technologies (20 degrees), and Physical Sciences (50 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glendale Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Glendale Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
409 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
181 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
108 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Glendale Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 409 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Glendale Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,528

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,852

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,528 degrees were awarded to men at Glendale Community College, which is 0.825 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,852).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Glendale Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 247 degrees were awarded to men at Glendale Community College in General Art Studies, which is 0.573 times less than the 431 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 431 degrees were awarded to men at Glendale Community College in General Art Studies, which is 1.74 times more than the 247 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 6% of students graduating from Glendale Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 19% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Glendale Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.02% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,433 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,386 degrees awarded
Black or African American
154 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Glendale Community College is white (1,433 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,386 degrees).

1.89% of degree recipients (64 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
773 degrees awarded
White Female
770 degrees awarded
White Male
663 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Glendale Community College is hispanic or latino female (773 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (770 degrees).

Operations

Glendale Community College employs 230 No academic ranks. Most academics at Glendale Community College are Female No academic rank (126), and Male No academic rank (104).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Glendale Community College are: Business and Financial Operations, with 125 employees, Management, with 73 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$58.3M

2023 Salaries

5.26%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Glendale Community College paid a median of $58.3M in salaries, a 5.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.04% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.3M

Instructional Salaries

230

Number of Employees

In 2023, Glendale Community College paid a total of $21.3M to 230 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

230 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

125 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Glendale Community College was No academic rank with 230 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Glendale Community College were Business and Financial Operations with 125 employees, Management with 73 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Glendale Community College was Female No academic rank with 126 employees, and Male No academic rank with 104 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Glendale Community College.

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