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Glendale Career College

#2270 in US ranking Glendale, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Avg. aid
$4,879
Receiving aid
86%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
63%
Median salary
$42,963
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Glendale Career College?

Glendale Career College's institutional accreditor is the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Institutional accreditation concerns the college as an educational institution; it does not, by itself, establish that every program qualifies a graduate for a particular professional license.

Applicants to a nursing or other licensed-healthcare program should make a separate check with the relevant California licensing board. Ask whether the specific program and campus are approved for the license you seek and whether any additional examination, background check, or clinical requirement applies. Institutional accreditation can be relevant to federal student-aid eligibility, but eligibility also depends on the institution, program, and student meeting applicable rules. Likewise, another college decides whether to accept transfer credit; accreditation does not guarantee acceptance.

What are the admission requirements at Glendale Career College?

Glendale Career College reports an open-admission policy, but applicants still need to qualify for the program they want to enter. Open admission should not be interpreted as automatic entry into a healthcare cohort or clinical placement.

Expect the admissions process to include an application and a review of the chosen program's entry conditions. Applicants should obtain the current catalog's requirements for educational credentials, transcripts, any assessment or interview, and any program-specific prerequisites. Healthcare training can also involve health documentation, immunizations, background screening, or other conditions before clinical work; the applicable requirements should be confirmed for the particular program.

The college reports accepting dual credit, while it does not report awarding credit for AP examinations or life experience. Students hoping to use prior coursework should seek a written determination rather than assuming that admission and credit recognition are the same decision. Confirm the next start date and the deadline for completing all program requirements with admissions.

What are the application fees and waivers at Glendale Career College?

The reported application fee for Glendale Career College is $100. Applicants should confirm the amount and payment terms for their program before submitting an application.

An application fee is separate from tuition, required program charges, and any enrollment deposit. Ask whether the fee is refundable, whether it differs by application method or program, and whether a waiver is available. Anyone seeking a waiver should establish eligibility and obtain approval before paying, since a later request may not reverse a completed payment.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Glendale Career College?

ROTC is not an established feature of Glendale Career College's documented career-training offerings. Applicants should not assume that Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC enrollment is available through the college.

ROTC participation through another institution requires an actual cross-enrollment arrangement, compatible classes, and approval from the host unit. Interested students should ask both the college and the prospective host unit whether their enrollment and credential are eligible before making plans around a scholarship or commissioning route. ROTC scholarships also carry separate eligibility rules and, when accepted, military service obligations.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Glendale Career College?

Glendale Career College enrolls transfer-in students, but admission as a transfer student does not establish how many prior credits will count toward a chosen program. Federal enrollment reporting records 38 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

A prospective transfer student should submit records from prior colleges and request a program-specific, written credit evaluation before committing to an enrollment agreement. The evaluation should identify accepted courses, remaining requirements, any limits on the age of science coursework, and the effect on the expected completion date and price. This is particularly important for sequenced healthcare courses and clinical training, which may not substitute for courses with similar titles elsewhere. Students should also confirm any high school documentation and program-entry conditions that apply to them.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Glendale Career College?

Study abroad is not a documented component of Glendale Career College's career-training model. Applicants should not assume that an overseas course or placement will satisfy a program requirement.

Healthcare curricula often depend on a prescribed sequence of instruction and supervised clinical experience. A student considering independent overseas study should obtain written academic approval in advance and ask whether the experience could affect clinical eligibility, financial aid, or the timeline for completing the program.

How to Apply to Glendale Career College

Application fee

$100

Glendale Career College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 99

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 99
Transfer: 38

Glendale Career College Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.