Valencia College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3769 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1048 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #977 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 6 | In Orlando |
| #5211 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 43,370
- 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.
12,260 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
20,637 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 | 17888 (41%) |
|---|---|
| White | 10836 (25%) |
| Black or African American | 7080 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2472 (6%) |
| Asian | 2216 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 1410 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1276 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 89 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 42 (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
- $6,528
- Students receiving aid
- 79%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $1,984 |
| Tuition in-state | $1,984 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,933 |
| Fee in-district | $490 |
| Fee in-state | $490 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,450 |
Valencia College majors
Valencia College has granted 761 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 | 7,147 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 182 | 490 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 228 | 137 |
| Information Technology | 57 | 46 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 94 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 89 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 63 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 20 | 38 |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 57 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 49 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 20 | 28 |
| Computer Graphics | 46 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 45 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 43 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 19 | 22 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 40 | |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 39 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 38 | |
| Music Technology | 36 | |
| Medical Office Management & Administration | 35 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 30 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 25 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 24 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 23 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 19 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 17 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 13 | |
| CAD & CADD Drafting and & or Design Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Real Estate | 11 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 11 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 10 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 4 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 8,600 | 761 |
Valencia College has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 41% | 48% |
Publications & Citations
Valencia College has published 297 scientific papers with 1,913 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 6 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 4 | 5 |
| 2001 | 8 | 3 |
| 2002 | 5 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 9 |
| 2004 | 3 | 22 |
| 2005 | 10 | 30 |
| 2006 | 7 | 29 |
| 2007 | 0 | 27 |
| 2008 | 2 | 34 |
| 2009 | 2 | 36 |
| 2010 | 5 | 34 |
| 2011 | 9 | 39 |
| 2012 | 4 | 39 |
| 2013 | 13 | 51 |
| 2014 | 16 | 76 |
| 2015 | 11 | 84 |
| 2016 | 19 | 86 |
| 2017 | 8 | 75 |
| 2018 | 13 | 102 |
| 2019 | 33 | 137 |
| 2020 | 33 | 205 |
| 2021 | 16 | 235 |
| 2022 | 23 | 239 |
| 2023 | 6 | 234 |
Valencia College alumni
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Howie Dorough
- Occupations
- actorrecording artistsingershareholder
- Biography
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Howard Dwaine Dorough, also known as Howie D, is an American singer. He is a member of the pop vocal group Backstreet Boys.
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Scott Stapp
- Occupations
- songwritersinger
- Biography
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Scott Stapp is an American singer, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Creed. He has also fronted the band Art of Anarchy and has released three solo albums: The Great Divide (2005), Proof of Life (2013), and The Space Between the Shadows (2019).
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Chris Kirkpatrick
- Occupations
- singermusicianvoice actor
- Biography
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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. He has also regularly worked as a voice actor, most notably as the character Chip Skylark on the Nickelodeon series The Fairly OddParents, and participant in numerous reality TV shows, including Celebrity Big Brother, The Masked Singer, and Gone Country.
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Dave Martinez
- Occupations
- baseball playerbaseball manager
- Biography
-
David Martinez is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder who is the manager for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously served as the bench coach for the Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago Cubs. He played in MLB for the Cubs, Montreal Expos, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Chicago White Sox, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves from 1986 to 2001. Martinez had a.276 career batting average, 1,599 hits, 91 home runs, 795 runs scored, and 580 runs batted in.
General info
| Founded | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Motto | We Say You Can |
| Colors | red, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 2,640 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1768 Park Center Drive Orlando, Florida, 32835 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 308,000 |
| Phone | 4072992187 |