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Overview
Founded in 1967, Valencia College is a 2-year community college with eight campuses in the Orlando metro area. On top of offering more than 120 associate degree-granting programs, Valencia confers five bachelor’s degrees in Nursing, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology, Business, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, and Radiologic Sciences. They offer unique Flex Start classes to accommodate working students and won the inaugural Aspen Prize in 2011 for Community College Excellence. Valencia’s Fire Science Technology program partners with fire agencies in the central Florida region to oversee the college’s Fire Rescue Training Facility.
Average Net Price:
$4,901
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.2
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $2,664 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $9,576 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $2154 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
30%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,713
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,075
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,236
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
26%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2558
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,075
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$669,064,064
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,274,813
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
16%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,177
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$88
Students receiving federal loans
16%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,790
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,439
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
5036
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 7 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$35
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
42,524
Total Number of Undergrads
42,524
Student:Faculty Ratio
23:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
38
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
20
Countries Represented
182
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
42%
Student Organizations
60
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Matadors
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
3
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,000
Top 5 Cities
Orlando
Lakeland
Tampa
Miami
New York
Top 5 Employers
Walt Disney World
Valencia College
Universal Orlando Resort
Florida Hospital
Orlando Health
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Sales
Business Development
Support
Education
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,750
Loan Default Rate
15%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$88
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