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“Start Here. Go Anywhere.”
Glendale Community College (GCC) is a public community college located in Glendale, Arizona, established in 1965 as part of the Maricopa County Community College District — one of the largest community college systems in the United States with ten colleges. GCC serves approximately 13,000-20,000 students annually across more than 200 degree and certificate programs in business, health sciences, technology, arts, and the social sciences. As part of the Maricopa system, GCC students have access to shared resources, transfer agreements with Arizona State University and other Arizona universities, and a wide network of workforce partnerships throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. The college's Gaucho mascot reflects its distinct institutional identity within the Maricopa system. GCC is well regarded for its flexible scheduling options, including online and hybrid classes designed for working adults, and for its strong transfer preparation and career technical education programs. The college serves the growing Glendale and northwest Phoenix communities, where enrollment continues to grow alongside the region's rapid population expansion.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$8,959
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,958
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
