Valencia College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3705 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1059 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #989 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #31 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 6 | In Orlando |
| #5069 of 6,338 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 43,599
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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.
10,199 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
26,377 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 | 17371 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 11317 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 7374 (17%) |
| Asian | 2111 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2073 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1830 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 1282 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 123 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 45 (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
- $6,472
- Students receiving aid
- 76%
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 643 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 | 7,810 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 169 | 420 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 278 | 110 |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 101 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 91 | |
| Information Technology | 61 | 21 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 32 | 31 |
| Office Management and Supervision | 63 | |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 62 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 22 | 37 |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 55 | |
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 53 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 49 | |
| Music Technology | 46 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 22 | 24 |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 43 | |
| Computer Graphics | 41 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 30 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 25 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 25 | |
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 22 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 20 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 19 | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | 16 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 14 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 13 | |
| Cardiovascular Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 10 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 10 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Real Estate | 6 | |
| Journalism, Other | 5 | |
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 3 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 2 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 9,246 | 643 |
Valencia College has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 51% |
Publications & Citations
Valencia College has published 253 scientific papers with 1,668 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, Biology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 | 2 | 4 |
| 1998 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 5 | 4 |
| 2001 | 8 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 8 |
| 2004 | 2 | 20 |
| 2005 | 7 | 28 |
| 2006 | 7 | 24 |
| 2007 | 0 | 26 |
| 2008 | 2 | 35 |
| 2009 | 1 | 41 |
| 2010 | 4 | 30 |
| 2011 | 8 | 44 |
| 2012 | 4 | 45 |
| 2013 | 11 | 48 |
| 2014 | 11 | 72 |
| 2015 | 9 | 67 |
| 2016 | 16 | 73 |
| 2017 | 11 | 72 |
| 2018 | 13 | 90 |
| 2019 | 28 | 129 |
| 2020 | 28 | 182 |
| 2021 | 15 | 263 |
| 2022 | 20 | 216 |
Notable alumni
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Howie Dorough
- Occupations
- actorshareholdersingerrecording artist
- Biography
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Howard Dwaine Dorough is an American singer. He is a member of the pop vocal group Backstreet Boys.
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Scott Stapp
- Occupations
- singersongwriter
- 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
- voice actormusiciansinger
- Biography
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Christopher Alan Kirkpatrick is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, music producer, and occasional actor, who is best known for his work as the founding member of the pop group NSYNC, in which he sang countertenor and lead 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.
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Brian Butterfield
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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Brian James Butterfield is an American professional baseball coach, and a former minor league player, manager and infield instructor. He has coached for the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
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Olindo Mare
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Olindo Franco Mare is a former American football placekicker. He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at MacMurray College and Syracuse. Mare, who was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1999, has also played for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears.
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Sharon Lewis
- Born in
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Canada - Occupations
- television presenterfilm director
- Biography
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Sharon M. Lewis is a Canadian television personality and film director from Toronto, Ontario. She studied political science at the University of Toronto. She was an actress and author before being the host of counterSpin on CBC Television in 2001, and then hosted ZeD, also for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. She began her career on counterSpin with a special on the September 11 attacks. She called herself an "activist," saying "it's a journalist's job to activate change through information... Who isn't passionate and is in the journalist field, otherwise I don't know what would drive you?" After leaving ZeD, Ziya Tong took over as host. Lewis subsequently established the company urbansoul inc., which promotes the art of minority women.
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Linda Stewart
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Linda Stewart is a Democratic member of the Florida Senate, representing the 13th district, which includes northeast and central Orange County, since 2016. She previously served one term in the Florida House of Representatives, representing central Orange County from 2012 to 2014.
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Chris Latvala
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Christopher John Latvala is an American politician and former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives. He currently serves as a Pinellas County Commissioner for District 5; Previously, he represented the 67th District from 2014 to 2022. The district included Clearwater and Largo in northern Pinellas County.
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Dick Batchelor
- Years
- 1947-.. (age 76)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Dick J. Batchelor is a former member of the Florida House of Representatives. He is president of Dick Batchelor Management Group, Inc., a management consulting firm that specializes in business development, strategic governmental affairs and public policy issues. He has been featured numerous times as one of the "50 Most Powerful People in Orlando."
General info
| Founded | 1967 |
|---|---|
| Motto | We Say You Can |
| Colors | red, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 2,799 |
| 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 |