Glendale Community College AZ

Glendale Community College AZ is one of the most frequently searched colleges in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of United States colleges.

There are actually two Glendale Community Colleges: One in Glendale, Arizona and the other in Glendale, California. This page outlines Glendale Community College of Arizona.

For Glendale Community College of California, visit the link shown below.

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Glendale Community College of Arizona is a public two year community college in Maricopa County. It is one of 10 community colleges in Arizona's Maricopa Community College District. The district currently serves more than 40,000 students each year.

The Maricopa Community College District includes the whole Phoenix metropolitan area, as well as the cities of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Tempe, among other, smaller communities. The other nine colleges in the district are:

Chandler Gilbert Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College
GateWay Community College
Mesa Community College
Paradise Valley Community College
Phoenix College
Rio Salado College
Scottsdale Community College
South Mountain Community College

Established in 1965, Glendale Community College currently serves about 20,000 undergraduate students.

Notable people who have attended Glendale Community College include Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, rock star Alice Cooper, Netflix executive Ted Sarandos, and NFL champion Prince Amukamara, among others.

Glendale Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

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Above: The entrance to Glendale Community College

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Glendale community College AZ Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Glendale Community College of Arizona.

1. Where is Glendale Community College AZ?

The physical and mailing address of Glendale Community College is:

Glendale Community College

6000 W. Olive Avenue

Glendale, Arizona

85302

The city of Glendale, Arizona is located roughly 10 miles northwest of Phoenix.

2. What types of degrees are offered at Glendale Community College AZ?

Glendale Community College of Arizona features a vast array of Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees, as well as many academic and industry-specific certificate programs.

3. What courses and programs are offered at Glendale Community College AZ?

Students enrolled at Glendale Community College can choose from more than 100 degree and certificate programs. Here are just a few of the college's educational offerings:

Accounting
Administration of Justice
Aeronautics
Aerospace Engineering
African American Studies
Agricultural Studies
American Indian Studies
Animal Science
Anthropology
Architecture
Astronomy
Audio Production Technology
Automotive Technology
Behavioral Health Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Business Management
Business Office Assistant
Carpentry
Chemical Engineering
Chinese
Civil Engineering
Communications
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer Applications
Computer Information Systems
Computer Networking
Computer Systems Engineering
Construction Engineering
Developmental Disabilities Specialist
Digital Cinema Arts
Digital Media Arts
Early Childhood Education
Electrical Engineering
Electronics
Emergency Medical Technology
English
Family Life Education
Fire Science
Fitness and Wellness
Geology
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Microsoft Certification
Music Business
Nursing
Nutrition
Photography
Robotics Engineering
Sustainability
University Transfer
Web Design

4. Who should attend Glendale Community College AZ?

Anyone who lives in the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area, and is interested in studying any of the above subjects, would benefit from Glendale Community College of Arizona.

Shown above: The Life Sciences Building at Glendale Community College

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Shown above: The Language Arts Building at Glendale Community College

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5. Why attend Glendale Community College AZ?

Here are just a few good reasons to enroll at Glendale Community College:

For students who plan on attending four year colleges, Glendale Community College maintains a solid transfer rate to Arizona State University. Other transfer opportunities include University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University.
Professional certificate programs at Glendale Community College are designed to prepare students for the job market.
For optimal convenience, Glendale Community College offers a flexible blend of traditional, hybrid, and online credit courses, as well as many non credit classes.
Glendale Community College has a great number of classes and programs to choose from.
The tuition at Glendale Community College is cheaper for Arizona residents, even those who live outside of Maricopa county.
Glendale Community College has an open admissions policy.

6. How much does it cost to enroll at Glendale Community College AZ?

According to the most recently posted tuition rates on the school website, the cost of tuition and fees to enroll at Glendale Community College is:

$86 per credit hour for residents of Maricopa County
$368 per credit hour for out of county Arizona residents
$327 per credit hour for out if state residents
$215 per credit hour for distance learning (online) courses
$206 per credit hour to study abroad

Additional fees may also apply, such as audit fees, registration fees, course fees, and transcript fees, among others.

Financial aid may be available in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, and work study programs, to help students pay for their educations at Glendale Community College.

Above: A verdant view of the Glendale Community College campus

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7. How long does it take to earn a degree from Glendale Community College AZ?

For full time students at Glendale Community College, it takes about two years to earn an Associate's degree

The time it takes to earn professional certificates will vary, although most certificate programs take less than two years to complete.

However, roughly 78 percent of the students at Glendale Community College attend the school part time. In these cases, how long the process takes will depend on the student's schedule.

8. What is the Glendale Community College AZ campus like?

The main campus, consisting of more than 25 buildings, occupies 147 acres just outside of Phoenix.

Among the on-campus perks at Glendale Community College are the GCC bookstore, the GCC Library, a textbook store, a baseball field, and a football field.

The athletic teams at Glendale are called the Gauchos. They play for the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

The school colors are scarlet, black and white. Intercollegiate sports for men and women at Glendale Community College include:

Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball

On-campus student organizations and activities include a Drama club, a Literature club, a Philosophy club, a Ceramics club, a Cinema society, a German club, and many more.

Above: Architectural shade structures on the campus of Glendale Community College

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9. What is the Glendale Community College AZ neighborhood like?

Just a few miles southwest of the Glendale Community College campus is the Westgate Entertainment District.

Just 10 miles to the south is the gigantic city of Phoenix, featuring all your favorite conveniences and amenities.

Above: The Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, Arizona

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10. What are the distance learning options at Glendale Community College AZ?

Glendale Community College features an interesting selection of fully accredited online courses. Here is a list of some of the school's upcoming online classes:

Accounting
Administration of Justice
Adobe Photoshop
Arabic Culture
Archeology
Bookkeeping
Child and Family Advocacy
Communication
Community Relations
Computer Applications
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CAD)
Computer Network Administration
Computer Programming
Crime Prevention
Criminal Justice
Criminal Law
Criminology
Crisis Management
Dance
Database Management
Desktop Publishing
Developmental Disabilities Assistance Training
Digital Animation
Domestic Violence
Emergency Response
Graphic Design
Human Development
Legal Studies
Management of Information Systems
Marriage and Family Life
Microsoft Applications
Multicultural Studies
Terrorism
Web Development
Writing

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Above: A high tech computer classroom at Glendale Community College

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11. What is the contact information for Glendale Community College AZ?

You can reach the main campus office of Glendale Community College by calling 623-845-3333.

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