Glendora, CA Colleges
Glendora
Glendora is a municipality in Los Angeles County, California, United States, 23 miles (37 km) east of downtown Los Angeles. As of the 2010 census, the population of Glendora was 50,073.
Glendora is a city with a diverse housing stock and a consistently high-ranking school district. Glendora lies within the San Gabriel Valley, area code 626. There are portions that are in the area code 909, which is the area code for western San Bernardino County and areas in eastern Los Angeles County, like Claremont. The city to Glendora's west is Azusa while San Dimas lies to Glendora's east. Glendora has its own police force, and the town's crime rate is low.
Residences in Glendora range from early 20th century bungalows, to modest ranch style homes, to multi-story configurations, to grand mansions. Glendora's most expensive neighborhoods contain many large, secluded, estate homes with sweeping views across the San Gabriel Valley to Downtown Los Angeles. These neighborhoods include Morgan Ranch, Gordon Highlands, Bluebird Hill, Silent Ranch, Oakhart Estates, and Easley Canyon Estates, where homes have been listed and sold upwards of $7 million. The Glendora Country Club is a members-only country club with an 18-hole golf course, where membership is by invitation only.
Schools in and around Glendora, CA
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Citrus College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 13,187 students; $780 average out-state tuition; $780 average in-state tuition |
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Azusa Pacific University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 8,207 students; $28,000 average out-state tuition; $28,000 average in-state tuition |
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Life Pacific College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 394 students; $12,000 average out-state tuition; $12,000 average in-state tuition |
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ITT Technical Institute-San Dimas
Four or more years; Private for profit; 1,012 students; $17,748 average out-state tuition; $17,748 average in-state tuition |
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East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; 656 students; $1,500 average out-state tuition; $1,500 average in-state tuition |
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University of La Verne
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 7,403 students; $29,800 average out-state tuition; $29,800 average in-state tuition |
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Irell and Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences
Four or more years; Private not for profit; 77 students; $0 average out-state tuition; $0 average in-state tuition |
Glendora, CA Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
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| CLA Reference Service Press Fellowship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Begun Scholarship | $3000 | May 31, 2012 |
| CLA Scholarship for Minority Students in Memory of Edna Yelland | $2500 | May 31, 2012 |
| California Wine Grape Growers Foundation Scholarship | $2000 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Cal Grant Undergraduate Program | Varies | Varies |
| Fisher Communications Minority Scholarship | Varies | May 31, 2012 |
Popular Majors in Glendora
- Social Science
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Business/Commerce
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN,LVN,Cert,Dipl,AAS)
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness
- Drafting and Design Technician
- Cosmetology
- Water Quality, Wastewater and Recycling Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technician
- Library and Information Science
- Photography
- Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician
- Computer Graphics
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technician
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technician
