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Valencia College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in Orlando, Florida, Valencia College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Valencia College 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.

Valencia College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Valencia College is reported to be 46%, 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 49%.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,474

Cost of attendance at Valencia College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,383

Cost of attendance at Valencia College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at Valencia College received on average $6,472 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.

$6,472
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,643 58% $5,794 $15,312,665
Other Federal Grant 2,714 60% $5,730 $15,551,741
State Grant/Scholarships 1,620 36% $2,267 $3,672,040
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 635 14% $1,160 $736,783
Total Grant & Scholarships 3,084 68% $6,472 $19,960,564

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Valencia College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Valencia College students is 46.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 39.8%.

46.2%

  • asian 63.8% 150 students
  • African American 33.5% 296 students
  • white 49.6% 633 students
  • unknown 73.5% 236 students
  • hawaiian 53.3% 8 students
  • hispanic 43.2% 914 students
  • International Students 51.0% 126 students
  • Mixed Race 38.7% 55 students

Service Offerings

Valencia College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Valencia College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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