Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus campus
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Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Students retention rate 44%
On-time graduation rate 49%

Located in Orlando, Florida, Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 74%.

The retention rate of students at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus is 44% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus are Surgical Technology/Technologist, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Child Care and Support Services Management. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus was $11,501. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus net price calculator

$11,501

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,501 $1,021 (8%) $9,363 $9,506 $11,227
2021 $12,522 $206 (2%) $10,744 $12,363 $13,805 $13,638
2020 $12,316 $1,303 (12%) $10,379 $11,946 $12,057 $14,871
2019 $11,013 $1,595 (13%) $10,702 $11,305 $13,655
2018 $12,608 $1,219 (11%) $11,963 $13,757 $14,215 $14,793
2017 $11,389 $5,664 (33%) $12,654 $12,458 $12,355
2016 $17,053 $2,797 (20%) $15,190 $16,273 $16,814
2015 $14,256 $27 $13,296 $14,247 $13,386
2014 $14,229 -- $13,303 $16,974

How does Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus's $11,501 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Florida colleges, that number is $7,941. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Fort Myers Technical College logo Fort Myers Technical College
Fort Myers FL
Public $9,073 21% Cheaper
Orange Technical College-Westside Campus logo Orange Technical College-Westside Campus
Winter Garden FL
Public $11,322 2% Cheaper
Michigan Career and Technical Institute logo Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Plainwell MI
Public $5,473 52% Cheaper
Osceola Technical College logo Osceola Technical College
Kissimmee FL
Public $4,721 59% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus received on average $2,488 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,488
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 102 55% $2,171 $221,400
Other Federal Grant 102 55% $2,171 $221,400
State Grant/Scholarships 21 11% $1,142 $23,991
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 18 10% $3,230 $58,142
Total Grant & Scholarships 122 66% $2,488 $303,533

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA
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Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$2,237
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 225

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 117 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 46 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Family and Consumer Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 45

Child Care and Support Services Management

Undergraduate Certificate 26 students

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef

No graduate

Visual & Performing Arts

Total number of students graduated under this category 10

Fashion/Apparel Design

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Cinematography and Film/Video Production

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 9

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate 2 students

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Communications Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 282 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 137 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 141 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

50.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 282 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 141 students dropped out of the school.

50.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus is greatly skewed towards women students, with 90.9% of undergraduate students being women and 9.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 243, with 221 women and 22 men.

  • men 9.1% 22 students
  • women 90.9% 221 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 26% 62 students
  • 22-24 15% 37 students
  • 25-29 12% 28 students
  • 20-21 8% 20 students
  • 40-49 5% 13 students
  • 35-39 5% 11 students
  • 30-34 4% 10 students
  • 50-64 1% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Orange Technical College-Orlando Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families