About
About Valencia College
Located in Orlando, Florida, Valencia College is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and was named the best community college in the nation as the inaugural winner of the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. As a community college, Valencia primarily offers two-year associate degrees, which transfer to university bachelor’s programs. Compared to a Florida public university, the level of education at Valencia is just the same, but the tuition is 40% less, the class sizes are typically smaller and there are more support resources.
With more than 100 countries represented on its campuses, Valencia welcomes students from all over the world. The college’s dedicated International Student Services team can assist you with everything from admissions and immigration to academic advising and university transfer .Why Valencia?
The Valencia Difference Valencia College is recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation, receiving the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence in honor of our achievements in academics and student experience. At Valencia, students get a top-notch education at a price that they can afford. We offer the same curriculum and courses as a state university, at half the cost. With smaller campuses and classes, Valencia offers its students more support along the way. You will have flexibility to take classes days, nights, or weekends on any of our five campuses or online. On top of that, Flex Start courses are beginning all of the time! When you’re finished at Valencia College, you will be ready to go straight into a high-skill, high-wage job, or transfer to a four-year university with two years of transferable credits and guaranteed admission.
Student Life
Clubs and Organizations
At Valencia, students can choose from dozens of groups, clubs, and organizations. Students can join clubs for a variety of interest areas including movies, books, art, nature, and careers, as well as get involved in student government and volunteer organizations. Intramural sports and campus fitness centers are also available for aspiring athletes and those who just want to stay in shape.
Campus Activites
Student life at Valencia goes well beyond the classroom. Throughout the year, the campuses come alive with cultural performances, art exhibits, film festivals, concerts, guest speakers, rallies, and dozens of clubs and organizations. Valencia has even been a tour stop for U.S. presidents, including Barack Obama. In addition, International Student Services hosts special events, from immigration and employment workshops to cultural events, where you can meet other international students.
Around Town
Local theme parks, year-round sunshine, and Florida beaches have made Orlando a popular vacation destination and a great place to live. In addition to the entertainment of nearby theme parks, shopping, and restaurants, Valencia students can enjoy downtown Orlando’s unique art and music venues. Sports fans can enjoy UCF Knights athletics, go to an Orlando City Soccer game or catch a Magic basketball game at the spectacular Amway arena located nearby.
Student Support Services
International Student Services (ISS)
Even prior to becoming a Valencia Student, ISS is here for you. The friendly staff can assist with the admissions process, documentation, academic advising, and other individual needs. Furthermore, ISS provides immigration sessions and workshops to new and returning international students.
You can also join Valencia’s Facebook group for international students to connect with ISS staff, as well as other students to ask questions and get updates.
Student Success Course
The Student Success Course is a great elective for new students seeking to gain some college survival skills. You will develop techniques for studying, time management, test taking, setting educational and career goals, and using the numerous Valencia resources at your disposal.
Libraries
There are libraries located on each of Valencia’s five campuses, each offering a wide variety of educational resources including books, periodicals, eBooks and multimedia resources. The libraries provide students with computer workstations for accessing the Internet as well as over 140 online databases and journals. Librarians and library staff are always available to help you with research, documentation and all of the technology available at Valencia’s libraries.
Online Resources
Valencia also offers free on-campus Wi-Fi and computer labs allowing access to a host of online services. As a Valencia student, you will be able to have your own Atlas account where you can check email, register for classes, access admissions, and financial records, and connect to educational and career planning resources.
Tutoring and Academic Help
Free tutoring is available within all subject areas upon request. Both one-on-one and group tutoring is available so that you can get the academic assistance that you need, regardless of your learning style or program of study. Some subjects such as math, reading, and writing, are available on all campuses, while others are campus specific.
English Program
English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language
Valencia College provides an Intensive English Program for students 15 years old and above. We accept students at all language levels from beginner to advanced. Students interested in a degree at Valencia who need to improve their English can start with the Intensive English Program and then transfer into a Valencia degree seeking program. The program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) which is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a national accrediting agency for English Language Programs and institutions in the U.S. Achieving accreditation through the CEA requires meeting certain standards. Accreditation is not an easy process, and CEA-accredited programs that are among the best, not only in the U.S. but worldwide.
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Fast Facts about Valencia
Students & Faculty
Students
Faculty
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of December 2018
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| Accounting and Related Services, Other | ||||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ||||||
| Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Architecture | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ||||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Broadcast Journalism | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Cardiopulmonary Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | ||||||
| Civil Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | ||||||
| Computational Science | ||||||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | ||||||
| Computer Engineering, General | ||||||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | ||||||
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | ||||||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | ||||||
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Corrections | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | ||||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ||||||
| Criminalistics and Criminal Science | ||||||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ||||||
| Customer Service Management | ||||||
| Dance, General | ||||||
| Dance, Other | ||||||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | ||||||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | ||||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ||||||
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General | ||||||
| Education, Other | ||||||
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||
| ESL (English as a Second Language) | ||||||
| Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary | ||||||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ||||||
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | ||||||
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | ||||||
| Forensic Science and Technology | ||||||
| Graphic Design | ||||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | ||||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | ||||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | ||||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | ||||||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Information Technology | ||||||
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping | ||||||
| Laser and Optical Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | ||||||
| Management Information Systems, General | ||||||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | ||||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | ||||||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | ||||||
| Music Technology | ||||||
| Music, Other | ||||||
| Network and System Administration/Administrator | ||||||
| Nursing Science | ||||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ||||||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ||||||
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ||||||
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | ||||||
| Robotics Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ||||||
| Social Sciences, General | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | ||||||
| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | ||||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | ||||||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | ||||||
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | ||||||
Valencia College
School Overview
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Public
- Setting
- City
- Contact Info
- (407) 582-5400
Students
Total Students
59,259
Student Ratio
Faculty
Total Faculty
1,484
Student/Faculty Ratio
Tuition
Estimated Cost
$12,490
Admissions
Total Applicants
Not Reported
Admitted
Not Reported
Enrolled
Not Reported
Test Scores
SAT Math
Not Reported
SAT Reading
Not Reported
ACT Composite
Not Reported
