Valencia College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3704 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1046 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #974 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 6 | In Orlando |
| #3301 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 47,425
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- valenciacollege.edu
Valencia College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Valencia College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
15,062 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
21,678 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Valencia College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 20992 (44%) |
|---|---|
| White | 10714 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 7499 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3363 (7%) |
| Asian | 2480 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 1578 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 628 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 69 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 47 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,020
- Students receiving aid
- 75%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,467 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,467 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,379 |
| Fee in-district | $197 |
| Fee in-state | $197 |
| Fee out-of-state | $197 |
Valencia College majors
Valencia College has granted 787 bachelor's degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Valencia College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6,079 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 159 | 502 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 305 | 141 |
| Information Technology | 52 | 89 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 86 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 71 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 67 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 62 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 31 | 18 |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 47 | |
| Computer Graphics | 46 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 42 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 19 | 22 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 39 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 37 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 32 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | 15 |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 29 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 28 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 27 | |
| Music Technology | 24 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 24 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 22 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 20 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 20 | |
| Medical Office Management & Administration | 20 | |
| Chemical Technology & Technician | 18 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 16 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 16 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 14 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 13 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 11 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 9 | |
| Real Estate | 9 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 5 | |
| Grand Total | 7,536 | 787 |
Valencia College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 51% |
Publications & Citations
Valencia College has published 362 scientific papers with 3,183 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 6 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 4 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 | 17 |
| 2004 | 2 | 28 |
| 2005 | 10 | 30 |
| 2006 | 7 | 33 |
| 2007 | 0 | 27 |
| 2008 | 3 | 39 |
| 2009 | 1 | 47 |
| 2010 | 5 | 43 |
| 2011 | 8 | 54 |
| 2012 | 5 | 45 |
| 2013 | 14 | 68 |
| 2014 | 17 | 112 |
| 2015 | 11 | 111 |
| 2016 | 22 | 114 |
| 2017 | 10 | 86 |
| 2018 | 18 | 149 |
| 2019 | 48 | 186 |
| 2020 | 38 | 295 |
| 2021 | 19 | 348 |
| 2022 | 28 | 302 |
| 2023 | 13 | 361 |
| 2024 | 14 | 363 |
| 2025 | 5 | 292 |
Valencia College alumni
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Scott Stapp
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- Biography
-
Scott Stapp is an American singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Creed. He has also fronted Art of Anarchy and has released four solo albums.
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Howie Dorough
- Occupations
- recording artistactorshareholdersinger
- Biography
-
Howard Dwaine Dorough, also known as Howie D, is an American singer and actor. He is a member of the pop vocal group Backstreet Boys.
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Chris Kirkpatrick
- Occupations
- singervoice actormusician
- Biography
-
Christopher Alan Kirkpatrick is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, music producer, podcaster, and actor. He founded the pop group NSYNC, in which he sang countertenor. The band has sold over 70 million records, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of all time. Kirkpatrick was the lead singer in various songs including "Thinking of You (I Drive Myself Crazy)", "Together Again", "The Lion Sleeps Tonight", "I Thought She Knew", "Just Got Paid", and many songs from their Christmas album, Home for Christmas.
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Maxwell Frost
- Occupations
- politicianactivist
- Biography
-
Maxwell Alejandro Frost is an American politician and activist serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 10th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously the national organizing director for March for Our Lives. Elected at age 25, Frost currently is the youngest member of the United States Congress and was its first Generation Z member.
General info
| Founded | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Motto | We Say You Can |
| Colors | red, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 2,685 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1800 S Kirkman Road Orlando, Florida, 32811 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 308,000 |
| Phone | 4072995000 |