Valencia Community College

190 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
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School Description

Provided by Valencia Community College

Valencia provides opportunities for academic, technical and life-long learning in a collaborative culture dedicated to inquiry, results and excellence.

For over 40 years, Valencia Community College has been serving individuals, businesses, and public agencies throughout Central Florida. Valencia Enterprises-our Corporate Consulting, Corporate Training and Continuing Education division, is focused on helping companies and individuals achieve their business, professional and career goals by providing solutions that remove barriers to performance and enhance knowledge.

Our programs serve individuals, community colleges, government agencies, and any business ranging from a small business entrepreneurial venture to a fortune 500 company, with one thing in mind, your success.

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Valencia Community College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Valencia Community College is a multi-campus college located in Orlando, Florida in the United States.

The college was founded in 1967 as Valencia Junior College, taking its current name in 1971. It has several campuses in Orlando with additional campuses in Kissimmee and Winter Park. More than 30,000 students enroll each year.

Valencia is ranked second in the United States for the number of Associate's degrees awarded; it is first among two-year schools.

The average class size is 23.5. The campus is diverse, with 51% of students being white, 22% Hispanic, 15% African-American, and 6% Asian.

The Valencia Foundation $68 million endowment is about 12 times the average community college endowment, which reflects the abnormally commitment of local business, organizations, and individuals, including the foundation board of directors.

The seal of the college includes the coat of arms of Valencia, Spain, in the middle and the entire diamond design stems from it.

Campuses

Valencia Community College operates a total of four campuses and three sites in its service area, which encompasses Orange County and Osceola County.

Campuses

  • East Campus (701 North Econlockhatchee Trail Orlando FL, 32825)
  • Osceola Campus (1800 Denn John Lane Kissimmee FL, 34744)
  • West Campus (1800 South Kirkman Road Orlando FL, 32811)
  • Winter Park Campus (850 West Morse Boulevard Winter Park FL, 32789)

Sites

  • Criminal Justice Institute (8600 Valencia College Lane Orlando FL, 32825)
  • Downtown Center (190 South Orange Avenue Orlando FL, 32801)
  • Sand Lake Center (2411 Sand Lake Road Orlando FL, 32809)

Interesting Facts

  • Valencia is the third-largest institution in the Florida Community Colleges System.
  • The Criminal Justice Institute occupies a separate state-of-the-art criminal justice training facility. The CJI is certified and approved by Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to operate law enforcement and corrections academy's, advanced courses and specialized training. Valencia is one of 4 colleges in Florida that trains Department of Juvenile Justice recruit officers.
  • It is not unheard of for honors graduates to attend top schools in the country like Emory University, Vanderbilt University, and Georgetown University.
  • World famous trauma surgeon Ernest FJ Block, MD, EMT-P attended Valencia for his EMT certificate.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
60%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 7,441
Students Receiving Aid:
66%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 60%
Part-Time 40%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 51%
Hispanic 21%
African-American 15%
Other 8%
Asian 5%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 100%
In-State 0%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Hampshire 0%
Massachusetts 0%
Puerto Rico 0%
New Jersey 0%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 2%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 1,983 $ 7,441  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,646 $ 6,587  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 337 $ 854  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,993 43%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,137 44%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,389 9%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,242 15%  
Any Aid:
   66%  

Degree Programs at Valencia Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Valencia Community College

Career Education Majors

College Advice

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Jade S
Jade S
Question: Can you get into Valencia Community College in Orlando with a GED?
2 months ago
tkquestion
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Best Answer
Yes. GED or High school diploma.
acesofbrian
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Question: Architectural degree at Valencia community college and at Seminole Community College, Which is better?
I am deciding on those two school and from some one who has knowledge of the schools and the architectural degree they offer, what school is better to go to for a better experience and better education?
5 months ago
unknown
unknown
Best Answer
I'd say Seimnole for the experience, lots of great chicks, and Valencia for the education.
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Question: Valencia Community College in Orlando-Kirkman campus?
Does anyone know if Valencia offers all of the courses for Psychology at Valencia (Kirkman campus) in the evening? I'd be in my first term when I start. I know this should be in "Education" but I needed Orlando people to see it. Thanks!
5 months ago
Josh
Josh
Best Answer
Depends on each semester .... the east and the west (kirkman) campus has most of all psychology classes developmental, childhood, general... Once you register at Valencia visit the Psychology department at the east campus and they can give you a list which classes are offered per semester and when. Most of the time they do have classes both evenings and mornings. Night classes are always the ones that go first in any subject. They also offer online classes.
Colt
Colt
Question: Looking for any input on Valencia Community College in Orlando/Winter Park FL. Whats the general opinion of...
the campus and student body. Im thinking of attending the school for 2 years and then transferring. What are the students and teachers like? the campus...(East Campus), the students, i want to get my AA and then transfer to a larger University....just looking for thoughts
12 months ago
Jynnel
Jynnel
Best Answer
I took classes there and I thought it was good. smaller campus but do not offer a lot of classes. If you can find classes to take there go for it! It would be better going there than the east or west campus which always has a parking problem

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