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.
- About 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.*
* Source: Excelencia in Education, Latino College Completion, 2023
Analytics and Reporting
For additional research, data, information and analysis visit the Office of Analytics and Reporting.
IMPORTANT Unless otherwise noted, all information is from the 2022-2023 reporting year.
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 | $142,656,080 |
| Students Receiving Aid | 44% |
| Bright Futures Recipients | 887 |
Degree and Certificate Programs
| Programs | Degrees Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 1 |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) | 42 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | 6 |
| Certificate Programs | 100 |
*Source: 2020-2021 Florida Education Training and Placement Information Program and Labor Market Statistics
Graduates
| Degree Programs | Percentage | Total Number |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 74% | 6,742 |
| Associate in Science (A.S.) | 18% | 1,643 |
| Bachelor of Science (B.A.S. and B.S.) | 8% | 734 |
| Total Degrees Awarded | 9,119 | |
| Total Certificates Awarded | 7,509 |
Accelerated Skills Training
| Completers | 944 |
| Industry Certifications Awarded | 3,458 |
| Job Placement Rate | 81% |
| Accelerated Skills Training Completion Rate: | 91% |
STUDENTS:
Enrollment, Characteristics
Annual Enrollment
| Type of Student | Total Enrolled |
|---|---|
| Degree Seeking | 47,626 |
| Dual Enrollment | 5,496 |
| Continuing Education | 7,832 |
| Accelerated Skills Training | 981 |
| Personal Interest | 3,239 |
| Transient | 2,593 |
| Other | 4,120 |
| Total Individuals Served | 70,906** |
** “Other” includes transient students, postsecondary adult vocational, Educator Preparation
Institute, continuing workforce education, conferences and seminars. Total is approximate
– there may be some duplication across categories.
Enrollment Status
| AVERAGE CLASS SIZE | 21.4 |
High School Market Share
Percentage of all 2022 - 2023 high school grads who enrolled at Valencia College
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 28% |
| Osceola County | 48% |
County of Residence
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 56% |
| Osceola County | 19% |
| Other Florida Counties | 23% |
| Out of State or International | 2% |
International Students
| International Students | Count |
|---|---|
| International Students (from 104 countries) |
1,195 |
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 | 8% |
| 18 to 24 | 65% |
| 25 and older | 27% |
