Valencia College
At a Glance
As the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Valencia College is recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation. At Valencia College, you’ll get a quality education at a price you can afford. We offer the same education as a state university, only at about half the cost. And, with smaller campuses and classes, you’ll get more support along the way. You’ll also have the flexibility to take classes when and where you want—day, night or weekend at any of our five campuses, or online. Then, when you’re finished, you’ll be ready to go straight into a high-skill, high-wage job or transfer to a four-year university as a junior with guaranteed admission.
Valencia College (VC) is a Public institution located in the Central-East region of Florida. VC has Regional Accreditation and is affiliated with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
The main campus in Orlando, FL has a Town feeling.
Valencia College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Associate (2 yr.)
- Bachelor's (4 yr.)
- Certificate
Student Body (as of Fall 2023)
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 17716 |
| Part Time | 29210 |
Part-time students outnumber full-time students (1.65:1) at Valencia College.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.20 |
| Asian | 5.90 |
| Black/African American | 16.40 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.00 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 47.20 |
| White/Caucasian | 24.60 |
| Other/Unknown | 5.70 |
The most common ethnicity is Hispanic/Latino (47.2%) followed by White/Caucasian (24.6%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.00 |
| Male | 41.00 |
At 59%, female students outnumber male students by a significant margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
| Total Students: | 46,926 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students: | 46,926 |
| Graduate Students: | 0 |
| Average Student Age: | 24 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2023)
Students can fund their education with scholarships, grants, loans, and/or federal work study. To apply for these aid programs please go to http://valenciacollege.edu/finaid/
for Full-Time
per Credit Hour
per Credit Hour
Scholarships
The housing costs listed is based on student living independently. The housing cost for a student living with a parent or relative will be approximately $14,536. Fees may change with the approval of the District Board of Trustees.
Students can fund their education with scholarships, grants, loans, and/or federal work study. To apply for these aid programs please go to http://valenciacollege.edu/finaid/
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 2664.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 2154.00 |
| Housing Costs | 14536.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $19,354.00 consists of $2,664.00 for Tuition, $2,154.00 for Books and Supplies, and $14,536.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of Fall 2023)
Valencia welcomes all students seeking to participate in our associates or bachelors degree programs.
Accepted
Application Fee
Tuition Deposit
for Merit Scholarship
*Application fee for students seeking an associate degree or a certificate is $35. There is no application fee for the baccalaureate programs. Once an application is submitted, please allow up to 5 business days for processing.
Distance Learning (as of 2023)
Valencia College offers many courses, including general education courses, to help you complete your education online.
To get started please visit https://www.valenciacollege.edu/admissions/apply.php.
A course fee of $8 per credit is assessed for online courses only to cover the additional cost of services provided which are attributable to the development and delivery of a distance learning course.
Our courses and programs are designed with every student in mind—from those just starting college to busy, working adults. Explore what Valencia has to offer in online courses, programs, and certificates.
Due to state and federal regulations, Valencia College requires all students registered in an online course to reside in a state other than California and to provide a mailing address other than the state of California. If you do not have a mailing address outside of California, you will be deleted from any online course(s) in which you register. You do not need to be a Florida Resident for Tuition Purposes to register for online courses but the active mailing address in your Valencia student record must not be California.
Valencia College publishes Distance Learning courses on the FloridaShines Course Catalog. Students enrolled in other Florida public institutions can start registration as transient students directly from the catalog.
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Campus Life (as of 2023)
Campus life reflects activities and projects involving Leadership, Wellness, Personal Engagement and Community Involvement.
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Campus life reflects activities and projects involving Leadership, Wellness, Personal Engagement and Community Involvement.
Returning Students (as of Fall 2023)
Valencia welcomes our returning students who have not attended within the past two years. To get started please visit the link below.