Campus & Student Life at Glendale Community College - Glendale, CA

Home to about 12,973 undergraduates in 2020, GCC is a large, public college located in Glendale, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, GCC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by GCC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our GCC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

GCC Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at GCC. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit GCC Disability Services.

GCC for the Military

While not a "service academy", GCC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit GCC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our GCC for Veterans Guide.

GCC offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, GCC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Glendale Community College

GCC does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Glendale Community College

GCC has a comparatively large, student body. There were 12,973 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,482 (50.0%). Part-time attendance was 6,491 (50.0%).

Glendale Community College is Ranked #2,181 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, GCC is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank GCC #2181 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at GCC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the GCC Diversity Guide.

Glendale Community College Athletics

GCC has a total of 349 student athletes, 220 men and 129 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Glendale Community College Athletics