VALENCIA COLLEGE (Valencia CC)
- 190 South Orange Avenue
- Orlando, FL 32801
- OPEID College Code: 00675000
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- General Phone: (407) 299-2187
- President: Sanford C Shugart, Ph.d.
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 39,008
- College Alias: Valencia CC
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Valencia College, formerly "Valencia Community College" is a top-ranking two-year college for the number of Associate's degrees earned. Students attending Valencia will receive the same quality of education as they would at a state university at a lower cost and with smaller classes. In addition to offering daytime classes, Valencia also offers night and weekend classes at four campuses or online. The "Flex Start" program allows students to begin their course of study at any time.
Students may qualify for a job upon completion of their two-year degree or transfer to a four-year university as a junior. In fact, students who complete an Associate's Degree at Valencia may join the "Direct Connect to UCF" program for joint academic advising and guaranteed admission to the University of Central Florida (UCF).
History
Valencia College was established more than 40 years ago to serve individuals, businesses and public agencies in the Central Florida area.
Academics
Valencia College follows the semester system, though they are referred to as "terms" (fall, spring and summer terms). The fall term begins in late August and runs to late December. The spring term runs from early January to early May. The summer term runs from early May to early August.
Valencia offers several "pre-major" programs and the Associate of Arts degree that guarantees admission to Florida State University. Additionally, Valencia has 33 Associate of Science degree programs offered as transfer plans to pursue a bachelor's degree or as a direct-to-career plan with a job placement rate of 93 to 95 percent.
In addition to providing a two-year Associate's Degree in many majors, Valencia College helps companies, government agencies and individuals reach their career and corporate goals through its corporate consulting, corporate training and continuing education divisions.
Colleges and Schools
Valencia College offers several majors and degree programs that can be completed under the following schools or departments:
- General Studies
- Arts and Entertainment
- Business
- Communications
- Criminal Justice and Paralegal Studies
- Education
- Engineering / Architecture
- Health Sciences
- Horticulture
- Hospitality / Culinary
- Information Technology
- Science and Mathematics
- Social Sciences
Student Life
Valencia College has more than 60 student groups, clubs and organizations. In addition to career interest groups or organizations for African-American, Latino, Caribbean and Muslim students, there are also groups for leadership development and those that focus on movies, books, art or animals, among many others.
Because Valencia College is a commuter school, it does not offer student housing at any of its campuses or centers. Students are responsible for finding their own housing around any of Valencia's campuses. Additionally, Valencia holds housing fairs on campus every year where students will find rental information and roommate listings. This information is also available through Valencia's Student Development office.
Students who don't live within walking or biking distance of one of Valencia's campuses will need to have a car or use the Lynx bus system that operates in Orange and Osceola counties.
Traditions
Matador Day is a festival held on the Valencia College campuses each fall. Even though Valencia doesn't currently have competitive sports teams, the matador is still Valencia's mascot and Matador Day is a popular event that includes music, food, games and contests.
Athletics
Valencia College does not offer competitive sports at this time, but offers intramural sports as well as health and physical education classes and campus fitness centers.
Valencia College's intramural sports are open to all Valencia students on a voluntary basis as participants or spectators, with facilities at the East or Osceola campuses. Valencia Intramural Sports offers programs, sports leagues, and tournaments in the following areas:
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Canoeing
- Dodge ball
- Flag Football
- Racquetball
- Rock climbing
- Skating
- Soccer (indoor and outdoor)
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Valencia College has eight campuses in Orlando, Florida and the outlying areas. It has four main campuses, two satellite campuses and two centers throughout Orange and Osceola counties.
In Orlando:
Criminal Justice Institute
East Campus
West Campus
Collegiate Academy at Lake Nona High School
Sand Lake Center (Valencia Enterprises)
Downtown Center
In Winter Park, FL:
Winter Park Campus
Kissimmee, FL:
Osceola Campus
Community Life
The downtown area in Orlando, Florida offers plenty of arts and music venues, along with numerous restaurants and popular shopping spots and outlet stores. The football stadium is located close to Valencia College's East Campus, and the new downtown sports arena is scheduled for completion in the near future.
Valencia College students will also enjoy Orlando's theme parks such as Disney, Universal, Islands of Adventure and Sea World. The local beaches and year-round sunshine are also a draw for students, tourists and residents.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.valenciacollege.edu
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: valenciacollege.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Valencia CC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 18% | 47% | 43% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,410 | $4,099 | $2,785 | $1,683 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.5% | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Number in Default | 204 | 222 | 193 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,398 | 2,557 | 3,018 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,673 | $2,335 | $2,091 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,673 | $2,335 | $2,091 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,927 | $8,782 | $7,858 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,109 | $1,061 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,757 | $9,337 | $8,800 |
| Other Expenses | $3,104 | $2,970 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,983 | $2,970 | $4,300 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $3,782 | $3,396 | $3,091 |
| In-State | $3,782 | $3,396 | $3,091 |
| Out of State | $11,036 | $9,843 | $8,858 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,643 | $15,703 | $14,691 |
| In-State | $16,643 | $15,703 | $14,691 |
| Out of State | $23,897 | $22,150 | $20,458 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,765 | $11,035 | $7,391 |
| In-State | $11,765 | $11,035 | $7,391 |
| Out of State | $19,019 | $17,482 | $13,158 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 39,008 Undergraduate: 39,008
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 16,924 Female: 22,084
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 16,924 Female: 22,084
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 17,591 Part-Time: 21,417
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 17,591 Part-Time: 21,417
| Number | Percent | |
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| Non-Resident Alien | 776 | 2% |
| American Indian | 111 | 0.3% |
| Black | 6,253 | 16% |
| Asian | 1,941 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10,531 | 27% |
| White | 15,479 | 40% |
| Unknown | 3,917 | 10% |
| Number | Percent | |
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| Age Under 18 | 1,457 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 10,295 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 9,224 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,485 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,131 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,440 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,501 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,782 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 660 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 0.07% |
| Age Unknown | 5 | 0.01% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,984 | 1,214 | 1,770 |
| Faculty Status | 1,546 | 395 | 1,151 |
| Tenured Faculty | 284 | 284 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,491 | 353 | 1,138 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,491 | 353 | 1,138 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 61 | - |
| Other Professionals | 257 | 231 | 26 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,175 | 569 | 606 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 421 | 226 | 195 |
| Skilled Crafts | 58 | 28 | 30 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 174 | 137 | 37 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,454 (353) | $59,827 (151) | $57,427 (202) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,454 (353) | $59,827 (151) | $57,427 (202) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 51% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 55% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| White | 46% |
| Unknown | 44% |
- Reviewed on: February 23, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- Great school, I have nothing but great things to say about Valencia. It is a great campus with a lot of dedicated teachers. The students are friendly and I've made lots of friends here. We do study groups all the time and it has a great sense of community. It was a good choice...
