Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College Overview

Glendale Community College is a public school in an urban setting in Glendale, California. GCC was founded in 1927 and enrolls 16,781 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Involvement at GCC

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of GCC's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? GCC students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

GCC does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

Planning to play sports? GCC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at GCC on the Student Life page.

2022 GCC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$1,104
Out-of-State	$6,504
Percent of Need Met	60%

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Is GCC a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better sense of what GCC offers and if it seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at GCC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for GCC Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with GCC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

GCC's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

As of 2022, the total market value of Glendale Community College's endowment was $18 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, GCC spends about $3,706 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at GCC

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

GCC meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

For information on GCC's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at GCC.

Based on this information, is GCC the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is GCC a good school for you?

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Where is Glendale Community College Located?

GCC is located in the urban setting of Glendale, California, less than an hour from Los Angeles.

If you are interested in seeing GCC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take SR-2 to Glendale, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Burbank.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what GCC and Glendale are like without leaving home.

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