Our Profile
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2010-2011 GCC Quick Facts:
Established: 1965
What: Public two-year community college
Governance: One of the Maricopa Community Colleges
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association
2010-2011 Enrollment: more than 33,000 students
School Mascot: “The Gaucho”
Employment:
Locations:
GCC Main Campus: 59th Avenue and Olive Avenue
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GCC North: 57th Avenue and Happy Valley Road
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Educational Offerings*:
Degree Programs: 44
Certificate Programs: over 65
Career & Technical Programs: 101
Individual Courses: over 1,100
*GCC credits transfer to other colleges and universities. Ask your advisor what academic option is
best for you.
Students:
Age Range: 15 to over 60
Average Age: 26
Average Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Average Class Size: 20 students
Total Students: Over 485,000 (and counting!)
