School Overview
Valencia College is a four-year college that offers bachelor’s and associate degrees as well as certificate programs. With over 35,000 students, Valencia College is one of the largest colleges in Florida.
Valencia College started as a junior college in 1967. Just 5 years later, the school’s name changed to Valencia Community College. In 2010, the college changed back to Valencia College. This change was made because the college offered four-year degrees. In addition to its main campus in Orlando, Valencia College has branch campuses in Winter Park, Kissimmee and several of Orlando’s suburbs. Along with bachelor’s degrees, the college also offers associate degrees.
Awards and Recognitions
The Aspen Institute, a global organization that promotes values-based leadership, named Valencia College as the top community college in the United States. It also awarded the college an excellence award for its academics and education.
Valencia College was named a top community college by the National Alliance of Business (NAB). Time Magazine also named the school as the best college for freshman students. In 2012, Valencia enrolled 50,000 students at all campus locations, training centers, and distance learning students. About 60% of students graduate with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. The remaining 40% earn either an Associate of Science (AS), Associate of Applied Science (AAS), certificate or bachelor’s degree (the latter making up the smallest percentage of graduates).
Financial Aid
Over $150 million in financial aid was awarded to students in 2010. This amount included scholarships, grants, low-interest loans, and work-study programs to over 26,000 students.
Transfer Program
Many students who pursue an Associate of Arts degree at the college do so with the hope of transferring to a four-year college upon graduation. Valencia College has an agreement with the University of Central Florida, which guarantees admission to Valencia students as long as they meet minimum academic requirements. The program is known as DirectConnect and it has helped over 45,000 Valencia students successfully transfer to the University of Central Florida.
Campuses and Sites
Valencia College has eight campuses, including its main campus in Orlando, four smaller branch campuses, and three satellite sites. All of Valencia’s locations are located in the Osceola and Orange counties. The college’s five campuses include East Campus (701 North Econlockhatchee Trail Orlando, FL), West Campus (1800 South Kirkman Road Orlando, FL), Osceola Campus (1800 Denn John Lane Kissimmee, FL), Lake Nona Campus (12350 Narcoossee Road Orlando, FL) and Winter Park Campus (850 West Morse Boulevard Winter Park, FL).
Valencia’s other education/training sites include the following:
- Valencia Center for Global Languages offers several cultural and language courses and workshops, including Spanish courses for English speakers, English courses for Spanish speakers, ESL programs, and classes on cultural diversity and sign language. Programs offered through the center for global languages are designed to prepare students for college. The center is located at Sand Lake Center.
- Valencia Continuing Education Center is located alongside the Valencia Center for Global Languages at the Sand Lake Center. It provides professional development, corporate training, and continuing education programs for non-profit organizations, businesses, government agencies and aspiring professionals. Most students at the college come from the Central Florida region.
- Valencia Downtown Center is the home of the administration offices for the college. Many organizations within the college, including the Academic Affairs, Office of the President, and Public Relations are located in the downtown center, in downtown Orlando.
- Criminal Justice Institute is located in its own 80,000 square-foot facility in the Orlando metro area. It is one of only four of Florida’s higher education institutions that train officers for the Florida state Department of Juvenile Justice. It is also accredited by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Athletics
Valencia College offers students several intercollegiate and intramural sports teams and events. One of the team sports is bowling. The college bowling team has won 5 national championships.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 3028 Orlando, FL 32802-3028 (407) 582-1507 Fax: (407) 582-1403 Contact: Renee Simpson Director of Admissions and Records |
Main Address PO Box 3028 Orlando, FL 32802-3028 (407) 582-1507 www.valenciacc.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 39,008 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 7,272 Degree-seeking undergrads: 31,845 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Special requirements for the Criminal Justice Institute programs, A.A., Dance Transfer Plan, Film Production Technology, and Health Science programs. |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $2,091 | $2,335 | $2,621 | $2,752 | +5.00% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,061 | $1,109 | $1,139 | +2.71% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $3,091 | $3,396 | $3,730 | $3,891 | +4.32% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 3,591 | 77% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,278 | 70% | $16,075,203 | $4,904 |
| • Federal grants | 2,177 | 47% | $8,923,821 | $4,099 |
| • Pell grants | 2,177 | 47% | $8,207,714 | $3,770 |
| • Other federal grants | 1,044 | 22% | $716,107 | $686 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 2,031 | 43% | $5,656,729 | $2,785 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 888 | 19% | $1,494,653 | $1,683 |
| Student loan financial aid | 848 | 18% | $3,739,770 | $4,410 |
| • Federal student loans | 845 | 18% | $3,629,511 | $4,295 |
| • Other student loans | 12 | 0% | $110,259 | $9,188 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 6303 | 3415 |
| Agriculture | – | – | – | 3 | 20 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | – | – | – | 3 | 20 |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | – | – | – | 224 | 1604 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | – | – | – | – | 40 |
| Accounting Technology/technician and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 115 | 942 |
| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | – | – | – | – | 229 |
| Executive Assistant/executive Secretary | – | – | – | 45 | 198 |
| Hospitality Administration/management | – | – | – | 39 | – |
| Hotel/motel Administration/management | – | – | – | – | 120 |
| Management Information Systems | – | – | – | – | 35 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Restaurant/food Services Management | – | – | – | 1 | 40 |
| Computing and Information Sciences | – | – | – | 58 | 262 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | – | – | – | 28 | 138 |
| Computer Systems Analysis/analyst | – | – | – | 30 | 76 |
| Computer/information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | – | – | – | – | 48 |
| Education | – | – | – | – | 87 |
| Education, Other | – | – | – | – | 87 |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 112 | 351 |
| Architectural Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 45 |
| Civil Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 13 | – |
| Computer Technology/computer Systems Technology | – | – | – | 43 | 196 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 30 | 32 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 11 | 61 |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 15 | 17 |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | – | – | – | 396 | 364 |
| Cardiovascular Technology/technologist | – | – | – | 11 | – |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | – | – | – | 20 | – |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 28 | 314 |
| Health Information/medical Records Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 32 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/science – Radiation Therapist | – | – | – | 18 | 16 |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 283 | – |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist | – | – | – | 26 | 2 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 53 | 237 |
| Corrections | – | – | – | – | 84 |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | – | – | – | 53 | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | – | 153 |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | – | – | 41 | – |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 41 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 5262 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | – | – | – | 5262 | – |
| Personal and Culinary Services | – | – | – | 23 | 27 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/baker/pastry Chef | – | – | – | 8 | 9 |
| Culinary Arts/chef Training | – | – | – | – | 18 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/manager | – | – | – | 15 | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 131 | 463 |
| Cinematography and Film/video Production | – | – | – | 52 | 58 |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | – | – | – | 32 | 287 |
| Music, Other | – | – | – | 39 | 40 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | – | – | – | 8 | 78 |
Undergraduate Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Horticulture Science A Architecture & Related Programs Architectural Technology A Arts, Visual & Performing Dance A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications & Journalism Digital Communications/Multimedia A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General A,C Construction Trades Construction Trades – General A,C Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies CAD/CADD Drafting/Design A,C Family & Consumer Sciences Institutional Food Production A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Cardiovascular Technology A Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Personal & Culinary Services Baking/Pastry Arts A,C Security & Protective Services Corrections C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Valencia College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (407) 299-2187 |
| Website: | valenciacollege.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://ssb-01.valenciacollege.edu:9050/pls/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Address: | 1768 Park Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32835 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 46,521 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 24 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 26,216 (56% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $2,474 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $9,383 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 76% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,721 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Valencia College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Valencia College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 11 | 7 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 8 | 5 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 9 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 8 | 8 | 2 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 7 | 2 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 4 | 2 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 61 | 36 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Valencia College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $2,474 |
| Out-of-state | $9,383 |
| Books and supplies | $1,266 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 3,882 | 76% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 3,520 | 69% | $5,721 |
| Student loan aid | 1,013 | 20% | $4,573 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 19,892 | 44% | $4,756 |
| Federal student loans | 6,766 | 15% | $5,268 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Valencia College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Valencia College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Valencia College Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 46,521 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 46,521 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Valencia College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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