Glendale Community College
Out-of-state tuition
$10,935
In-state $1,191
Peer median $8,816
Undergraduates
12,075
Student-faculty ratio 28:1
Peer median 18 : 1
Graduation rate
33.3%
Within 150% of normal time; 200%: 40.8%
Peer median 33.7%
“Peers” are all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S. (by Carnegie Classification).
About
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Location
- Glendale, California
- Website
- www.glendale.edu
- Undergraduates
- 12,075
- Student-faculty ratio
- 28 : 1
This collegeRanked colleges nearby
- Setting
- Midsize city
- Nearest major city
- Los Angeles, about 15 mi
- Nearest international airport
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), about 20 mi
- Also known as
- GCC, Glendale College
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Not applicable
- President
- Ryan Cornner (Superintendent President)
- Phone
- 8182401000
- City
- Glendale, California
- Address
- 1500 N Verdugo Rd, Glendale, CA 91208-2894
Degrees & Majors
Graduates in 2025 (first major)
U.S. studentsInternational
All majors, graduates and earnings IPEDS · College Scorecard
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2025 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | - | |
| Anthropology, General. | - | |
| Economics, General. | - | |
| Geography. | - | |
| Political Science and Government, General. | - | |
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - | |
| Physiology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management. | - | |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary. | - | |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. | - | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | - | |
| Dance, Other. | - | |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | - | |
| Art/Art Studies, General. | - | |
| Ceramic Arts and Ceramics. | - | |
| Music, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | |
| Journalism. | - | |
| Radio and Television. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | - | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Sciences, General. | - | |
| Astronomy. | - | |
| Chemistry, General. | - | |
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Foodservice Systems Administration/Management. | - | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management. | - | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | - | |
| Computer Science. | - | |
| Computer Support Specialist. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | - | |
| Physical Fitness Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. | - | |
| French Language and Literature. | - | |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew. | - | |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Technology/Technician. | - | |
| Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. | - | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | - |
Students
12,075 students in 2025 · Undergraduate men to women 47:53 · Freshman retention 72.7%
- Continuing undergraduates 7,545
- First-year undergraduates 1,509
- Transfers and others 3,021
Undergraduate race and ethnicity (12,075)
Age distribution
Bachelor's
International Students
International share over the last 10 years · gray line: median of all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
198 in 2025 · 5.0% in 2016
Cost
2025 cost per year (out-of-state)
$33,021
- Undergrad tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,935
- Undergraduate tuition (in-state)
- $1,191
- Room and board
- $22,086
Peer median tuition + room and board $19,938 · all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
Tuition rose 87% from 2016 to 2025; room and board rose 85%.
Finances · fiscal year 2024
Revenue$225M
Expenses$208M
Average faculty salary · 2025 (9-month equivalent)
Dark gray ticks: median pay for the same rank at all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
Campus Life
Athletics and varsity athletes Other
| CCCAA | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 112 | - |
| Soccer | 40 | 26 |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) | 38 | 10 |
| Baseball | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 18 | 21 |
| Tennis | 12 | 11 |
| Cross Country | 12 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 20 |
| Softball | - | 19 |
| Beach Volleyball | - | 14 |
| Golf | 12 | - |
| CCCAA | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 104 | - |
| Soccer | 31 | 23 |
| Baseball | 42 | - |
| Basketball | 18 | 16 |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) | 25 | 5 |
| Cross Country | 15 | 9 |
| Tennis | 14 | 7 |
| Volleyball | - | 12 |
| Golf | 11 | - |
| Softball | - | 11 |
| Beach Volleyball | - | 8 |
| CCCAA | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 121 | - |
| Soccer | 32 | 20 |
| Baseball | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 18 | 16 |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) | 24 | 8 |
| Tennis | 8 | 8 |
| Cross Country | 9 | 6 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Softball | - | 14 |
| Golf | 11 | - |
Nearby & Safety
Ranked colleges nearby
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Occidental CollegeLos Angeles · 2.9 mi
Liberal Arts #38
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California Institute of TechnologyPasadena · 6.2 mi
U.S. News #5
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · 10.6 mi
U.S. News #27
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University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 13.9 mi
U.S. News #20
-
Pomona CollegeClaremont · 29.7 mi
Liberal Arts #3
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Scripps CollegeClaremont · 29.9 mi
Liberal Arts #38
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Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · 29.9 mi
Liberal Arts #3
-
Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont · 29.9 mi
Liberal Arts #8
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University of California-IrvineIrvine · 42.2 mi
U.S. News #34
Peer median 0.4 · all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
Incidents, 2023–2025
From the Clery Act campus safety reports schools file, covering on-campus, non-campus and public property.
Notable Alumni
All 24Notable alumni of Glendale Community College include Masiela Lusha (Albanian-American actress and author), Eva Mendes (Actress and model) and Seann William Scott (Actor, Steve Stifler in American Pie).
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Masiela Lusha 1985–
Albanian-American actress and author
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Eva Mendes 1974–
Actress and model
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Seann William Scott 1976–
Actor, Steve Stifler in American Pie
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Angie Dickinson 1931–
Actress known for Rio Bravo
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Danielle Panabaker 1987–
Actress known for Sky High
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Ryan Seacrest 1974–
Television host and Wheel of Fortune host
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Kay Panabaker 1990–
Actress known for Disney Channel's Phil of the Future
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Aurora Snow 1981–
Adult film actress and columnist
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Schoolboy Q 1986–
American rapper
References and Data Sources
- Glendale Community College Official Website
- USNews Bset Global Universities Ranking
- THE World University Ranking
- QS World University Ranking
- ARWU World University Ranking
- US Department of Education College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Forward Pathway US College Ranking Database
Data from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education), U.S. News, THE, QS, ARWU and Clery Act campus safety reports. Data insights are written by the Forward Pathway data team from public data.