Average

Score: 53/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

67/100 · earnings-weighted

Glendale Community College

4-Year Public

📍 Glendale, Arizona 85302

🌐 www.gccaz.edu/

Glendale Community College — tuition $2,328 in-state, $8,929 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 14%

Outcomes

42/100

Affordability

72/100

Resources

65/100

Experience

C+

57/100

Prestige

32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

13,480

Total Enrollment

14%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$13,166

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Glendale Community College ▼

29% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$378,935

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,416

1-Year Change

-0.2%

See full rental market data for 85302 →

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Glendale Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,108

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$37,269

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$6,960

Median debt at graduation

16%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

26.9%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Glendale Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$75,418	$89,400	+11%	#197 of 962	#192	$6,696
Business Administration, Management and Operations	—	$52,823	+8%	#176 of 547	#144	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	$27,548	$48,947	+11%	#127 of 947	#126	$6,176

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Glendale Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $378,935
Avg rent near campus: $1,416/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 85345 (3.9% cap, Peoria)

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🏆 Where Glendale Community College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#14

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

of 33 schools

#14

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

of 27 schools

#15

Computer Support Specialist

of 50 schools

#15

Natural Sciences

of 21 schools

#24

Physical Sciences, General

of 30 schools

#27

Behavioral Sciences

of 32 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,328	$8,929

Financial Aid

75%

Receive Any Aid

47%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$13,166

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$10,978
$30,001 - $48,000	$11,805
$48,001 - $75,000	$13,975
$75,001 - $110,000	$15,912
$110,001+	$16,914

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Art/Art Studies, General 630 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 368 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 309 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 263 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 225 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 184 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 180 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 155 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 120 grads/yr Natural Sciences 105 grads/yr Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician 91 grads/yr Behavioral Sciences 71 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 57 grads/yr Psychology, General 56 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 51 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 45 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 41 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 40 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 38 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Glendale Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Fine artists, including painters, sculptors, and illustrators

$61k/yr 26,500 jobs

Photographers

$43k/yr 151,200 jobs

Craft artists

$38k/yr 11,600 jobs

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Paramedics

$58k/yr 101,900 jobs

Student Demographics

13,480

Total Students

56%

Women

56%

Traditional Age (18-24)

29%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%

Hispanic 43%

Black 6%

Asian 5%

Two or More 5%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 29%

With Family 71%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,936 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 49%

Hybrid (Some Online) 29%

Fully Online 22%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 56%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Glendale Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Glendale Community College?

Tuition at Glendale Community College is $2,328 for in-state students and $8,929 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,166.

What is the graduation rate at Glendale Community College?

The graduation rate at Glendale Community College is 14%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

Is Glendale Community College a good school?

Glendale Community College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Glendale Community College?

Glendale Community College has a total enrollment of 13,480 students.

Is there rental demand near Glendale Community College?

Yes! Approximately 29% of students at Glendale Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,936 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Glendale area.

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