A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Glendale Community College are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Glendale Community College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
43%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
36%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at Glendale Community College with a gender ratio of 14% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Glendale Community College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,428
|
| Women |
1,872
|
Glendale Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Arizona, with 99 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
99%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 30.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 61.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=104708 IPEDS survey data for Glendale Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025