by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Glendale Community College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Published attendance costs at Glendale Community College spanned $15,802.00 to $25,546.00 depending on residency and living arrangement.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: near $15,802.00 in-state compared with $25,546.00 for out-of-state students.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $1,191.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,611.00 |
| Total cost | $15,802.00 |
| That is 18% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,802.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,136.00 |
| Net price | $6,666.00 |
| That is 65% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $15,802.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,599.00 |
| Net price | $6,203.00 |
| That is 68% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $10,935.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,611.00 |
| Total cost | $25,546.00 |
| That is 33% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,546.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,136.00 |
| Net price | $16,410.00 |
| That is 15% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $25,546.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$9,599.00 |
| Net price | $15,947.00 |
| That is 17% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into tuition and fees plus living costs. |
Published costs have climbed year over year by roughly 13.9% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.9% |
| Freshman year | $7,066.00 | $7,594.00 | $18,001.00 |
| Senior year | $10,446.00 | $11,225.00 | $26,610.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $34,731.00 | $37,323.00 | $88,476.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,231.00 | $14,219.00 | $33,706.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $400.00 | $430.00 | $1,018.00 |
| Total amount paid | $47,962.00 | $51,542.00 | $122,183.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.9% |
| Freshman year | $7,066.00 | $7,594.00 | $18,001.00 |
| Senior year | $8,049.00 | $8,650.00 | $20,506.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,116.00 | $16,244.00 | $38,507.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,759.00 | $6,188.00 | $14,670.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $174.00 | $187.00 | $443.00 |
| Total amount paid | $20,874.00 | $22,432.00 | $53,177.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.9% |
| Freshman year | $18,166.00 | $18,694.00 | $29,101.00 |
| Senior year | $26,854.00 | $27,634.00 | $43,019.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $89,288.00 | $91,881.00 | $143,034.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $34,016.00 | $35,003.00 | $54,491.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,028.00 | $1,057.00 | $1,646.00 |
| Total amount paid | $123,304.00 | $126,884.00 | $197,524.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 13.9% | 13.9% | 13.9% |
| Freshman year | $18,166.00 | $18,694.00 | $29,101.00 |
| Senior year | $20,694.00 | $21,295.00 | $33,150.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $38,860.00 | $39,988.00 | $62,251.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $14,804.00 | $15,234.00 | $23,716.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $447.00 | $460.00 | $716.00 |
| Total amount paid | $53,665.00 | $55,223.00 | $85,967.00 |
Jump to the net-price detail in the net-price section.
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. For most prospective students, net price gives a more realistic estimate than sticker tuition.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $8,365.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $7,461.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,488.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $7,466.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,152.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,876.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $14,629.00 |
Use Glendale Community College Net Price Calculator, or get in touch with the financial aid office.
Want to know how that aid is awarded? See the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Glendale Community College stands at $7,000.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden tier.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $2,000.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $7,000.00 |
| 75th | $10,500.00 |
| 90th | $19,250.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
First-generation college students often carry different debt loads than their continuing-generation peers.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $7,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $6,500.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Glendale Community College leave with $500.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The default-rate classification at Glendale Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.3% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Glendale Community College amount to $32,320,240.00 spread across 3,340 recipients.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Glendale Community College, think through the questions below:
Explore the related pages below for a deeper look at the cost picture:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.