Valencia College Facts
2017-2018
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.
- Valencia College's economic impact on the region is more than $1 billion a year.
- Almost a quarter of UCF graduates started at Valencia College.
FACTS & STATISTICS
For additional research, data, information and analysis visit the Office of Institutional Research.
Unless otherwise noted, all information below is from the 2017 - 2018 academic year.
ACADEMICS: TUITION, FINANCIAL AID, DEGREES, GRADS
Tuition Per Credit Hour (2017-2018)
Valencia's tuition is half that of a state university and is the lowest public college tuition in Central Florida.
| Tuition Type | Associate | Baccalaureate |
|---|---|---|
| In-State Tuition: |
$103.06
|
$112.19
|
| Out-of-State Tuition: |
$390.96
|
$427.59
|
Financial Aid
(As of September 2018)
| Aid info | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Aid Awarded | $140,860,797 |
| Students Receiving Aid | 43.1% |
| Bright Futures Recipients | 807 |
Degree Programs
| Programs | Number of Degrees Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 1 |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) | 36 |
| Certificate Programs | 85 |
|
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
|
5 |
Graduate Success
Valencia is ranked 4th among the nation's colleges and universities in the number of associate degrees awarded.
| Success | Rate |
|---|---|
| A.S. graduate placement rate: | 94% |
| A.S. average annual salary: *According to Florida Education Training and Placement Information (FETPIP) 2015 - 2016 data. |
approximately $43,644* |
Graduates by Degree/Certificate
| Degree Programs | Total Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 6,585 | 49.3% |
| Associate in Science (A.S.and A.A.S.) | 1,451 | 10.9% |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | 89 | 0.7% |
| Career Certificate | 456 | 3.4% |
| Educator Preparation Institute Certificate | 63 | 0.5% |
| Technical Certificate | 4,686 | 35.1% |
| Total | 13,366 |
STUDENTS: ENROLLMENT, CHARACTERISTICS
Annual Enrollment
Valencia is the 2nd largest of Florida's 28 state colleges.
| Credit/Non-Credit | Type of Student | Total Enrolled |
|---|---|---|
| Credit | Credit-Seeking Students International Students (Fall 2017) (from 142 countries): 1,681 (note 1) |
62,293 |
| Non-Credit | Educator Preparation Institute | 230 |
| Non-Credit | Postsecondary Adult Vocational | 499 |
| Non-Credit | Continuing Workforce Education | 838 (note 2) |
| Non-Credit | Continuing Education | 9,469 (note 3) |
| Non-Credit | Conferences and Seminars | 815 |
| Non-Credit | Total Individuals Served (note 4) | 74,144 |
- International students include NON-SEVIS and SEVIS students. "NON-SEVIS" includes students on all visa types (except students on F and J visas), students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. "SEVIS" includes students on F and J visas.
- Due to changes from the State of Florida DOE, students must have a Student Number Identifier, Florida (FLid) for submission to the state. The Continuity 2000 database does not contain Student Number Identifier, Florida (FLid) for students. Therefore, beginning in reporting year 2016-2017 the CWE students only include students found in Banner non-credit terms with FLids.
- Provided by Continuing Education department.
- Includes credit students, postsecondary adult vocational, Educator Preparation Institute, continuing education, conferences and seminars. Total is approximate - there may be some duplication across categories.
Average Class Size: 21.2
Enrollment By Campus
| Campus | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|
| East | 28,668 |
| Lake Nona | 2,979 |
| Osceola | 13,485 |
| Poinciana | 1,094 |
| West | 27,627 |
| Winter Park | 2,348 |
| Students enrolled at more than one campus | 30.3% |
County of Origin
Percentage of high school grads who start at Valencia College (Fall 2017):
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 31.2% |
| Osceola County | 40.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African-American | 16.6% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Caucasian | 27.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.2% |
| Multi-Race | 2.6% |
| Native American | 0.3% |
| Unknown | 11.8% |
Enrollment Types
| Enrollment Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 35.5% |
| Part-Time | 64.5% |
| Median Student Age | 20 |
INSTITUTION: HISTORY, BOARD, EMPLOYEES, BUDGET
About Valencia College
History
Founded in 1967
Service Area
Orange and Osceola counties
Accreditation
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Administration
President: Sandy Shugart
College Executive Vice President and Provost:Kathleen Plinske
East & Winter Park President: Stacey Johnson
Osceola, Lake Nona & Poinciana President: Kathleen Plinske
West & Downtown President: Falecia Williams
Employees
As of August 7, 2018
Staff: 2,404
Full-Time Faculty: 604
Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct): 1,209
Total: 4,217
Board of Trustees
- Bruce Carlson, Chair
- Tracey Stockwell, Vice Chair
- Maria Grulich
- Guillermo Hansen
- Rosene Johnson
- Daisy Lopez-Cid
- Raymer Maguire III
- Lew Oliver
- Beth Smith
Budget
| Revenues | Total |
|---|---|
| 2018-2019 Projected Revenues: | $203,516,000 |
| 2017-2018 Actual Revenues: | $199,352,931 |
Valencia College Foundation Endowment
Thanks to alumni donations, grants, and contributions from businesses and individuals, Valencia College has one of the country's largest community college endowments at $74.5 million as of 3/31/18.