Valencia College Facts
Notable Highlights
- Valencia College was named the best community college in the nation as the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
- 1/3 of students pay nothing to attend Valencia College, thanks to financial aid.
- Nearly one out of four University of Central Florida graduates started at Valencia College.
- Valencia College ranks 5th among the nation’s colleges in the number of associate degrees awarded to Hispanic students.*
Unless otherwise noted, all information below is from the 2021 - 2022 reporting year.
* Source: Excelencia in Education, Latino College Completion, 2021
Analytics and Reporting
For additional research, data, information and analysis visit the Office of Analytics and Reporting.
ACADEMICS:
Tuition, Financial Aid, Degrees, Graduates
Valencia College Tuition
Valencia College tuition and fees are half the cost of a state university and one tenth the cost of Florida independent colleges and universities.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
(2022-2023 Catalog)| Tuition Type | Associate | Baccalaureate |
|---|---|---|
| In-State Tuition |
$103.06
|
$112.19
|
| Out-of-State Tuition |
$390.96
|
$427.59
|
Financial Aid
| Aid info | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Aid Awarded | $139,120,000 |
| Students Receiving Aid | 45% |
| Bright Futures Recipients | 964 |
Degree and Certificate Programs
| Programs | Degrees Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 1 |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) | 37 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | 6 |
| Certificate Programs | 100 |
Graduates
| Degree Programs | Percentage | Total Number |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 77% | 7,351 |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) | 15% | 1,480 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.A.S. and B.S.) | 8% | 764 |
| Total Degrees Awarded | 9,595 | |
| Total Certificates Awarded | 8,375 |
Accelerated Skills Training
| Completers | 721 |
| Industry Certifications Awarded | 2,741 |
| Job Placement Rate | 82% |
| Accelerated Skills Training Completion Rate: | 92% |
STUDENTS:
Enrollment, Characteristics
Annual Enrollment
| Type of Student | Total Enrolled |
|---|---|
| Degree Seeking | 47,336 |
| Dual Enrollment | 5,797 |
| Continuing Education | 6,299 |
| Accelerated Skills Training | 611 |
| Personal Interest | 3,483 |
| Other | 6,000 |
| Total Individuals Served | 68,915** |
Enrollment Status
| AVERAGE CLASS SIZE (Fall 2021) | 18.3 |
High School Market Share
Percentage of all 2021 - 2022 high school grads who enrolled at Valencia College (Fall 2021)
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 25% |
| Osceola County | 30% |
County of Residence
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 58% |
| Osceola County | 19% |
| Other Florida Counties | 16% |
| Out of State or International | 7% |
| International Students (Fall 2021, from 103 countries) |
1,060 |
Student Characteristics
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5% |
| Black or African American | 17% |
| Caucasian | 27% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| Other | 9% |
Median Student Age
| MEDIAN STUDENT AGE | 21 |
| 17 and younger | 9% |
| 18 to 24 | 62% |
| 25 and older | 29% |
INSTITUTION:
History, Employees, Budget, Location, Board
Administration
College President: Kathleen Plinske
History
Founded in 1967.
Service Area
Orange and Osceola Counties
Accreditation
Valencia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Employees
- Staff: (Full and part-time): 2,361
- Full-Time Faculty: 895
- Part-Time Faculty: 2,171
Total: 5,427 (As of August 2022)
Budget
| Revenues | Total |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 Actual Revenues: | $245,978,620 |
| 2022-2023 Projected Revenues: | $235,747,826 |
Valencia College Foundation
Scholarships awarded to Valencia College Students: 9,777
Total amount awarded: $9,154,311
Locations
Advanced Manufacturing Training Center
(Established: 2016)
1099 Cross Prairie Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34744
Center for Accelerated Training
Northwest Orlando
(Established: 2021)
3437 W.D. Judge Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
District Office
1768 Park Center Dr
Orlando, FL 32835
Downtown Campus
(Established: 2019)
500 W Livingston St
Orlando, FL 32801
East Campus
(Established: 1974)
701 N Econlockhatchee Trl
Orlando, FL 32825
108 acres, 9 buildings and
1 parking garage
Fire Rescue Training Facility
2966 W Oak Ridge Rd
Orlando, FL 32809
Lake Nona Campus
(Established: 2010)
12350 Narcoossee Rd
Orlando, FL 32832
23 acres, 1 building
Osceola Campus
(Established: 1987)
1800 Denn John Ln
Kissimmee, FL 34744
100 acres, 6 buildings
Poinciana Campus
(Established: 2017)
3255 Pleasant Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746
19 acres, 2 buildings
School of Public Safety
(Established: 2015)
8600 Valencia College Ln
Orlando, FL 32825
40 acres, 1 building
West Campus
(Established: 1971)
1800 S Kirkman Rd
Orlando, FL 32811
180 acres, 15 buildings
Winter Park Campus
(Established: 1986)
850 W Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789
1.17 acres, 1 building
Valencia College District Board of Trustees
The Valencia College District Board of Trustees is composed of nine citizens from Orange and Osceola counties. They are vested with decision-making power in all matters of college policy, programs, building, budget and personnel, and meet monthly.
- Daisy Lopez-Cid, Chair
- Beth Smith, Vice Chair
- John Davis
- Guillermo Hansen
- John Martinez
- Angel de la Portilla
- Michael A. Sasso
- Tracey Stockwell