Glendale Community College

Glendale Community College is a public two-year institution located in Glendale, California, within a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 15,757 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 40.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 33% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 71% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive portfolio of career and technical programs at both one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels. Program areas include Photographic and Film/Video Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer and Information Systems Security, Computer Support Specialist, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, Registered Nursing, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology.

Located in Glendale within the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, the college draws from a large and diverse regional population. Its broad program range in media, technology, aviation, and healthcare aligns with the varied workforce demands of the Southern California economy.