Glendale Community College (115001)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$7,823

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.68%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11,398

49.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.8%

517 Graduates

About

Glendale Community College (115001) is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Glendale Community College (115001) were General Business Administration & Management (218 degrees awarded), General Psychology (123 degrees), and Registered Nursing (87 degrees).

In 2021, 1,734 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Glendale Community College (115001). 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (958 degrees), 2.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (426 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Glendale Community College (115001) is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Glendale Community College (115001) is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,823.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Glendale Community College (115001) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 2% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Glendale Community College (115001) was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Glendale Community College (115001) is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Glendale Community College (115001) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,823

2021 Value

36.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Glendale Community College (115001) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,823. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Glendale Community College (115001) grew by 36.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Glendale Community College (115001) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,580

Room and Board

$1,972

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Glendale Community College (115001) was of $16,580 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.92% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,972. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Glendale Community College (115001) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Glendale Community College (115001) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 6.56% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Glendale Community College (115001) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.68%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Glendale Community College (115001) was 1.68%, which represents 4 out of the 238 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Glendale Community College (115001) had a total enrollment of 11,398 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Glendale Community College (115001) is 5,608 students and the part-time enrollment is 5,790. This means that 49.2% of students enrolled at Glendale Community College (115001) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Glendale Community College (115001), both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.1% White, 27.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.94% Asian, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.46% Black or African American, 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Glendale Community College (115001) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.7%), followed by White Male (24.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Glendale Community College (115001) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 11,398 students. The full-time enrollment at Glendale Community College (115001) is 5,608 and the part-time enrollment is 5,790. This means that 49.2% of students enrolled at Glendale Community College (115001) are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Glendale Community College (115001) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Glendale Community College (115001) was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Glendale Community College (115001) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Glendale Community College (115001) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
6,162 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,114 enrolled students
Asian
905 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Glendale Community College (115001) is 54.1% White, 27.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.94% Asian, 2.97% Two or More Races, 2.46% Black or African American, 0.114% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.114% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 310 students (2.72%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 444 more women than men received degrees from Glendale Community College (115001). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Glendale Community College (115001) is white (958 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (426 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Glendale Community College (115001) is General Business Administration & Management (218 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (123 degrees) and Registered Nursing (87 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Glendale Community College (115001), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Language & Linguistics (52 degrees awarded), Transportation (28 degrees), and History (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glendale Community College (115001) are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (406,601 people), Other managers (266,604 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (230,273 people), Postsecondary teachers (150,884 people), and Chief executives & legislators (126,216 people).

The most specialized majors at Glendale Community College (115001) in 2021 are Language & Linguistics (52 degrees awarded), Transportation (28 degrees), History (29 degrees), Social Sciences (182 degrees), and Human Sciences (49 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glendale Community College (115001) are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Glendale Community College (115001) are Language & Linguistics (52 degrees awarded), Transportation (28 degrees), History (29 degrees), Social Sciences (182 degrees), and Human Sciences (49 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Glendale Community College (115001) are Elementary & secondary schools (515,469 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (332,584 people), Legal services (320,989 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (199,392 people), and Computer Systems Design (187,844 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Glendale Community College (115001).

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
236 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
88 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
86 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common associates degree concentration at Glendale Community College (115001) was General Business Administration & Management with 236 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Glendale Community College (115001) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

645

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,089

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 645 degrees were awarded to men at Glendale Community College (115001), which is 0.592 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,089).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Glendale Community College (115001) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Glendale Community College (115001) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.899 times less than the 119 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 124 degrees were awarded to men at Glendale Community College (115001) in Registered Nursing, which is 2.48 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

31%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Glendale Community College (115001) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 31% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (51.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Glendale Community College (115001) is Female and White (51.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.29% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
958 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
426 degrees awarded
Asian
152 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Glendale Community College (115001) is white (958 degrees awarded). There were 2.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (426 degrees).

2.6% of degree recipients (45 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
625 degrees awarded
White Male
333 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
268 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Glendale Community College (115001) is white female (625 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (333 degrees).

Operations

Glendale Community College (115001) has an endowment valued at nearly $20M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNM (−56%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Glendale Community College (115001) had a total salary expenditure of 219M. Glendale Community College (115001) employs 187 Instructors. Most academics at Glendale Community College (115001) are Female Instructor (106), and Male Instructor (81).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Glendale Community College (115001) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 149 employees, Management, with 55 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

Endowment

$20M

2021 Endowment

33.2%

growth from 2020

Glendale Community College (115001) has an endowment valued at about $20M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Glendale Community College (115001) grew 33.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14.7M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Glendale Community College (115001) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$20M - Federal
$20.9M - State
$230k - Local

As of 2021, Glendale Community College (115001) received $20M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $20.9M from state grants and contracts, and $230k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$75.6M

2021 Salaries

8.57%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Glendale Community College (115001) paid a median of $75.6M in salaries, which represents 34.5% of their overall expenditure ($219M) and a 8.57% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.5M

Instructional Salaries

187

Number of Employees

In 2021, Glendale Community College (115001) paid a total of $19.5M to 187 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

187 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

149 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Glendale Community College (115001) was Instructor with 187 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Glendale Community College (115001) were Office and Administrative Support with 149 employees, Management with 55 employees, and Service with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Glendale Community College (115001) was Female Instructor with 106 employees, and Male Instructor with 81 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Glendale Community College (115001).