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.
- 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 2020 - 2021 reporting year.
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
(2020-2021 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 | $140,595,653 |
| Students Receiving Aid | 45.4% |
| Bright Futures Recipients | 1,060 |
Degree Programs
| Programs | Degrees Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 1 |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) | 42 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | 6 |
| Certificate Programs | 96 |
A.S. average annual salary: $46,000*
*Placement rate includes both job placement and those pursuing advanced degrees. Source: 2018-19 Florida Education Training and Placement Information Program and Labor Market Statistics
Graduates
| Degree Programs | Percentage | Total Number |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 79.2% | 8,001 |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) | 14.5% | 1,462 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.A.S. and B.S.) | 6.4% | 644 |
| Total Degrees Awarded | 10,107 | |
| Total Certificates Awarded | 8,471 |
Accelerated Skills Training
| Completers | 576 |
| Industry Certifications Awarded | 587 |
| Job Placement Rate | >80% |
Accelerated Skills Training Completion Rate: 95%
STUDENTS:
Enrollment, Characteristics
Annual Enrollment
| Type of Student | Total Enrolled |
|---|---|
| Degree Seeking | 50,622 |
| Dual Enrollment | 7,058 |
| Continuing Education | 5,669 |
| Personal Interest | 3,539 |
| Accelerated Skills Training | 576 |
| Other | 5,654 |
| Total Individuals Served | 72,542** |
Total Individuals Served: 72,542**
Enrollment Status
| AVERAGE CLASS SIZE | 21.7 |
| Full-time | 34% |
| Part-time | 66% |
County of Origin
Percentage of all 2020 - 2021 high school grads who enrolled at Valencia College
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 27% |
| Osceola County | 30% |
County of Residence
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 59% |
| Osceola County | 19% |
| Other Florida Counties | 8% |
| Out of State or International | 14% |
| International Students (Spring 2021, from 100 countries) |
1103 |
* Source: Excelencia in Education, Latino College Completion, 2021
**Total is approximate—there may be some duplication across categories.
Student Characteristics
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5% |
| Black or African American | 17% |
| Caucasian | 27% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| Other | 10% |
Median Student Age
| MEDIAN STUDENT AGE | 21 |
| 17 and younger | 12% |
| 18 to 24 | 60% |
| 25 and older | 28% |
INSTITUTION:
History, Board of Trustees, Employees, Budget
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): 2,344
- Full-Time Faculty: 628
- Part-Time Faculty: 1,914
Total: 4,886 (As of Fall 2021)
Budget
Valencia College Foundation
Scholarships awarded to Valencia College Students: 2,578
Total amount awarded: $1,808,090
| Revenues | Total |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 Projected Revenues: | $227,169,845 |
| 2020-2021 Actual Revenues: | $216,592,915 |
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
- Angel de la Portilla
- Guillermo Hansen
- John Martinez
- Michael A. Sasso
- Tracey Stockwell