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GCC Demographics & Diversity

Glendale, California

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at GCC are predominantly White with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% 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.

Racial demographics of Glendale Community College students
Race Percent of Students
White 45%
Black 3%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 10%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 5%
Race Unknown 2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
High

There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Glendale Community College with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GCC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Glendale Community College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 45%
Women 55%
Enrollment by gender for Glendale Community College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 4,798
Women 5,860

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

GCC serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Glendale Community College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 91%
Out of State 0%
Foreign 4%
Unknown Location 4%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$52,242 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
10,658
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 39%
Part time Undergrads 52%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=115001 IPEDS survey data for Glendale Community College.

Last updated February 24, 2024