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 5thamong 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.
Facts and Statistics
Analytics and Planning
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's tuition is about half that of a state university and is the lowest public college tuition in Central Florida.
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
(Academic Year 2019-2020)
| 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.) | 37 |
| Certificate Programs | 96 |
|
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
|
6 |
Graduates by Degree/Certificate
| Degree Programs | Total Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts (A.A.) | 8,001 | 43.1% |
| Associate in Science (A.S.and A.A.S.) | 1,462 | 7.9% |
| Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | 644 | 3.5% |
| Career Certificate | 303 | 1.6% |
| EPI Certificate | 73 | 0.4% |
| Technical Certificate | 8,022 | 43.2% |
| Advanced Technical Certificate | 73 | 0.4% |
| Total | 18,578 |
Graduate Success
| Success | Rate |
|---|---|
| A.S. graduate placement rate: | 90-95%* |
| A.S. average annual salary: *According to Florida Education Training and Placement Information (FETPIP) 2017 - 2018. |
$46,000* |
STUDENTS: Enrollment, Characteristics
Annual Enrollment
Valencia College 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 2019) (from 106 countries): |
65,684 |
| Non-Credit | Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) | 152 |
| Non-Credit | Postsecondary Adult Vocational (PSAV) | 231 |
| Non-Credit | Continuing Workforce Education (CWE) | 156 |
| Non-Credit | Continuing Education | 5,669 |
| Non-Credit | Conferences and Seminars | 650 |
| Non-Credit | Total Individuals Served | 72,542** |
* Source: Excelencia in Education, Latino College Completion, 2021
**Total is approximate—there may be some duplication across categories.
Average Class Size: 21
Valencia College's average class size is 21 students.
Enrollment By Campus***
| Campus | Total Enrollment* |
|---|---|
| Downtown Campus | 1,861 |
| East | 33,766 |
| Lake Nona | 2,759 |
| Osceola | 14,325 |
| Poinciana | 1,804 |
| West | 36,712 |
| Winter Park | 1,794 |
| Students enrolled at more than one campus | 72.5% |
*** From 2020-2021 academic year. Headcounts are duplicated across campuses.
County of Origin
Percentage of high school grads who start at Valencia College
(Fall 2019)
| County | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Orange County | 25% |
| Osceola County | 29.6% |
Student Characteristics
| Race/Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African-American | 17.2% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| Caucasian | 27.1% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 40.8% |
| Multi-Race | 2.9% |
| Native American | 0.2% |
| Unknown | 6.7% |
Enrollment Status
| Enrollment Status | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 35.5% |
| Part-Time | 64.5% |
| Median Student Age | 20 |
INSTITUTION
History, Board of Trustees, Employees, Budget
History
Founded in 1967. Read more
Service Area
Orange and Osceola counties
Accreditation
Valencia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Administration
President:
Kathleen Plinske
President, East & Winter Park Campuses:
Wendy Givoglu, Interim Campus President
President, Lake Nona and Poinciana Campuses:
Stanton Reed, Interim Campus President
President, Osceola Campus:
Melissa Pedone, Interim Campus President
President, West & Downtown Campuses:
Terri Graham, Interim Campus President
Employees
Staff:
(Full and part-time)
2,344
Full-Time Faculty:
628
Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct):
1,914
Total: 5,627
As of July 30, 2020
District Board of Trustees
- Daisy Lopez-Cid, Chair
- Beth Smith, Vice Chair
- John Davis
- Guillermo Hansen
- John Martinez
- Robert “Bobby” Olszewski
- Angel de la Portilla
- Michael A. Sasso
- Tracey Stockwell
Budget
Foundation Endowment
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 $86,957,397 as of March 31, 2021.
| Revenues | Total |
|---|---|
| 2021-2022 Projected Revenues: | $227,169,845 |
| 2020-2021 Actual Revenues: | $216,592,915 |