Glendale Community College
Glendale Community College is a popular two-year community college that is located in Glendale, California. It was originally named Glendale Junior College when it was founded in 1927. Since then, the college has undergone changes and it has turned into the large community college that it is today. This school serves many students with over 19,000 enrolled. It has a very large campus with 100 acres and 15 permanent buildings. Students can expect many opportunities at this college as there are many different degree programs and certificates that can be earned. This is a community college with many departments and it gives students access to all of the resources that they need to find success.
The nursing program at GCC is very respected and it has produced many fine nurses over the years. Students can pursue the RN program while expecting a very thorough education. This school offers students great facilities for learning with all of the resources that a prospective nurse could need while learning. The Glendale Registered Nursing Program is fully recognized and approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. It has all of the best credentials and instructors with many years of experience to pass on to students. Students from this nursing program go on to become strong members of the workforce regularly, so there is a very high rate of success.
The school offer RN-to-BSN program in collaboration with partner universities
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students14,598 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio26:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate76% |
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Nursing schools located within 18 miles radius of Glendale Community College
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Pasadena City College
6 miles away |
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Los Angeles City College
7 miles away |
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Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health
7 miles away |
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College
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East Los Angeles College
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Los Angeles Valley College
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Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
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Career Colleges of America - South Gate
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Los Angeles Southwest College
17 miles away |
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Downey Adult School
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $46/credit | |
| In State Students | $46/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $261/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $2,070 | $2,070 | $11,745 |
| ADN | 70 | $3,220 | $3,220 | $18,270 |
| BSN | 125 | $5,750 | $5,750 | $32,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 70% of Glendale Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,919 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $378 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $1,916 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Federal Student Loans | 1% | $4,468 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$4,293
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,415 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$3,207 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,974 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,495 |
| Over $110,000$8,515 |
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Student Population
14,598
Undergrads
0
Graduates
8,007
Women
6,591
Men
45%
Full-time
55%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
48% |
|
Hispanic |
32% |
|
Asian |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- California State PTA Continuing Education Scholarship for School Nurses
- FNSNA Promise of Nursing Scholarships
- Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarships
- Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and California state board of nursing.
