Glendale Community College

GCC Early Decision Results Release Date 2021

GCC will release their Early Decision results on Wednesday December 15th. Share results and connect with other early applicants in the GCC Community discussion.

Good luck to all early applicants!

Glendale Community College Overview

Glendale Community College is a public school in an urban setting in Glendale, California. GCC was founded in 1927 and now enrolls around 16,781 students a year, including 16,781 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at GCC! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of GCC's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? GCC students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at GCC, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at GCC on the Student Life page.

2021 GCC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	0%
In-State Tuition	$2,040
Out-of-State	$7,824
Percent of Need Met	60%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is GCC a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at GCC

Retention is 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.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook GCC Graduates

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at GCC

Cost 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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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, how does GCC sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is GCC a good school for you?

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Where is GCC?

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

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