School Highlights
Glendale Career College serves 1,023 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,023 students
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Glendale Career College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Completion Rates
School Overview
Glendale Career College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Number of Programs Offered
7
8
Student Body
The student population of Glendale Career College has grown by 220% over five years.
The Glendale Career College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,023 students
6,838 students
# Full-Time Students
1,023 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
102 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,023 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
25%
46%
% Black
6%
7%
% White
25%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
23%
5%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
66%
34.96%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2022)
59%
48%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,598
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glendale Career College's ranking?
Glendale Career College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.
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