by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Glendale Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Glendale Community College stood at $1,191 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $10,935. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Within that total, required fees added up to $87 in-state and $87 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,848 |
| Fees | $87 | $87 |
| Total | $1,191 | $10,935 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Glendale Community College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Glendale Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Glendale Community College is a relative bargain.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Glendale Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Glendale Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,464 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $8,304 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $8,304 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $10,848 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at GCC has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 30.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $14,285 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.57%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,197. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 13.92%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $12,456.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,197 | $12,456 |
| In 2 Years | $1,203 | $14,189 |
| In 3 Years | $1,209 | $16,163 |
| In 4 Years | $1,215 | $18,412 |
| In 5 Years | $1,221 | $20,974 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $61,220, compared with about $4,824 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Glendale Community College, go to the Glendale Community College Financial Aid page.
