BaccalaureatePublicHSI
Valencia College
6-yr Graduation
48%
—
Total enrollment
47,425
peer median 21,970
Avg net price
$12,037
+$5.6k vs Baccalaureate
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About
Valencia College (VC) is a public college with its main campus in Orlando, Florida, United States. Established in 1968, it is a member of the Florida College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to offer associate and bachelor's degrees, as well as several vocational certificates.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
48%
Overall completion
48%
Pell equity
6.5pp gap
Pell recipients
45%1343 of 2963
Non-Pell (all)
52%1014 of 1968
Subsidized loan, no Pell
44%96 of 216
No Federal Aid
52%918 of 1752
Non-Pell students graduate at a 6.5-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 84 Title IV programs, 21 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 63 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
84
Passing
21
25.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
84programs
- Passing21 · 25.0%
- No Data63 · 75.0%
- Failing0 · 0.0%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
1
Watch
1
Safe
19
No data
63
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$33,162
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+2.1%
+$674
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+2.1%
$33,162 vs $32,488
Music
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$38,507
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+18.5%
+$6,019
Music
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+18.5%
$38,507 vs $32,488
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Associate Degree · Personal And Culinary Services
$41,850
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+28.8%
+$9,362
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Associate Degree · Personal And Culinary Services
+28.8%
$41,850 vs $32,488
Computer and Information Sciences General
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
$44,213
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+36.1%
+$11,725
Computer and Information Sciences General
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
+36.1%
$44,213 vs $32,488
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
$44,728
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+37.7%
+$12,240
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities
Associate Degree · Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
+37.7%
$44,728 vs $32,488
Computer Software and Media Applications
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
$46,230
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+42.3%
+$13,742
Computer Software and Media Applications
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
+42.3%
$46,230 vs $32,488
Hospitality Administration/Management
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$46,639
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+43.6%
+$14,151
Hospitality Administration/Management
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+43.6%
$46,639 vs $32,488
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$46,965
$32,488
Same-State HS Median
+44.6%
+$14,477
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+44.6%
$46,965 vs $32,488
Near the line (±5%)
Programs within five points of the pass line, one cohort year from flipping.
Program
EP gap
Status
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+2.1%
+$674
Just passing
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$14,500
$33,162
44%
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$14,500 debt · $33,162 earn
Legal Support Services
Associate Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$22,152
$51,929
43%
Legal Support Services
Associate Degree · Legal Professions And Studies
$22,152 debt · $51,929 earn
Computer and Information Sciences General
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
$14,637
$44,213
33%
Computer and Information Sciences General
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
$14,637 debt · $44,213 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$14,250
$46,965
30%
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$14,250 debt · $46,965 earn
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Associate Degree · Personal And Culinary Services
$11,836
$41,850
28%
Culinary Arts and Related Services
Associate Degree · Personal And Culinary Services
$11,836 debt · $41,850 earn
Computer Programming
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
$17,749
$63,999
28%
Computer Programming
Associate Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
$17,749 debt · $63,999 earn
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
$12,500
$47,005
27%
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate Degree · Security And Protective Services
$12,500 debt · $47,005 earn
Music
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$9,825
$38,507
26%
Music
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$9,825 debt · $38,507 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Accredited since 1969Next review Dec 2029
Programmatic accreditations · 3
Action history · 10
- Sep 2025Renewal of AccreditationCommission on English Language Program Accreditation · English Language
- Aug 2025Renewal of AccreditationJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology · Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- May 2025Renewal of AccreditationCommission on Collegiate Nursing Education · Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Jun 2024Renewal of AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- May 2024Grant Substantive Change: ProgramSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$12,037
+$5,647vs Baccalaureate median $6,390
Federal loans
12.2%
In-state tuition
$2,664
Out-of-state
$9,576
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 25,202 students received $122.5M in Pell grants, alongside $42.5M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
25,202
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$122.5M
$122,493,406 total
Direct Loans
$42.5M
11,709 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
21k’20
20k’21
21k’22
22k’23
25k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$20.3M
6,280 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$21.4M
5,361 loan awards
Parent PLUS$743K
68 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 5,404 borrowers who entered repayment, 138 (2.5%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
2.5%
+0.2pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
5,404
Defaulted
138
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
6.8%-2.5
2017
10.0%+0.8
2018
8.3%+1.3
2019
2.5%+0.2
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Valencia College
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs76
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
8,710 total completions
01Liberal Arts
6,44173.9%
01Liberal Arts
6,44173.9%
02Business
7698.8%
02Business
7698.8%
03Health Professions
6337.3%
03Health Professions
6337.3%
04Computer Sciences
4094.7%
04Computer Sciences
4094.7%
05Visual/Performing Arts
961.1%
05Visual/Performing Arts
961.1%
06Security/Protective
951.1%
06Security/Protective
951.1%
07Personal/Culinary
851.0%
07Personal/Culinary
851.0%
08Engineering Tech
831.0%
08Engineering Tech
831.0%
09Science Technologies
500.6%
09Science Technologies
500.6%
10Legal Professions
490.6%
10Legal Professions
490.6%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
47,425
12-mo unduplicated
66,117
Undergraduate
66,117
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
41%27,054
Women
59%39,063
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
45.3%
White
21.0%
Black
16.8%
Non-resident
8.1%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more
3.1%
Unknown
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.21
9 offenses · 42,524 students
3-year trend
0.182 yrs ago0.421 yr ago0.21Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
35
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
24
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
4
Rape
2
Robbery
1
Fondling
1
Motor vehicle theft
1
By location
9total
- On campus7
- Public property2
VAWA offenses
2
Domestic violence
1
Dating violence
8
Stalking
11 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons20
Drugs15
Liquor11
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Data quality: 3 reports were later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
27.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
602
Valencia College vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Valencia College selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectValencia College | 48% | — | 47,425 | $12,037 | Baccalaureate |
| — | — | 13,532 | $3,860 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 39,727 | $6,390 | Baccalaureate | |
| 50% | — | 30,746 | $14,621 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 30,728 | $14,506 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 28,313 | $6,615 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 39,548 | $8,969 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 15,924 | $4,606 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 69,749 | $3,214 | Community College | |
| — | — | 21,970 | $13,031 | Community College | |
| — | — | 11,999 | $11,713 | Community College | |
| — | — | 11,410 | $660 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 21,483 | $3,861 | Community College | |
| — | — | 53,253 | $5,737 | Community College | |
| — | — | 73,077 | $11,252 | Community College | |
| — | — | 58,941 | $5,463 | Baccalaureate | |
| 0% | — | 18,258 | $2,818 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 25,916 | $9,182 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 12,556 | $6,007 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 17,441 | $14,379 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 18,841 | $8,341 | Community College | |
| — | — | 15,649 | $8,440 | Community College | |
| — | — | 19,901 | $4,585 | Community College | |
| 92% | — | 19,212 | $5,814 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 31,812 | $12,143 | Community College | |
| — | — | 27,248 | $3,133 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 12,758 | $11,098 | Baccalaureate | |
| 81% | — | 23,453 | $2,779 | Baccalaureate | |
| — | — | 19,415 | $5,992 | Community College | |
| 20% | — | 27,431 | $1,751 | Baccalaureate | |
| 0% | — | 11,885 | $10,206 | Baccalaureate | |
| Peer group median | 48% | — | 21,970 | $6,390 |
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Explore the federal data for institutions in Valencia College's comparison group.
- BaccalaureateCalifornia
Antelope Valley Community College District
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment13,532Net price$3,860View data - BaccalaureateTexas
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Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment39,727Net price$6,390View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Bakersfield College
Grad rate50%Admit rate—Enrollment30,746Net price$14,621View data - BaccalaureateFlorida
Broward College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment30,728Net price$14,506View data - BaccalaureateNevada
College of Southern Nevada
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment28,313Net price$6,615View data - BaccalaureateTexas
Collin County Community College District
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment39,548Net price$8,969View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Cypress College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment15,924Net price$4,606View data - Community CollegeTexas
Dallas College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment69,749Net price$3,214View data - Community CollegeColorado
Front Range Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment21,970Net price$13,031View data - Community CollegeSouth Carolina
Greenville Technical College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment11,999Net price$11,713View data - BaccalaureateMichigan
Henry Ford College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment11,410Net price$660View data - Community CollegeFlorida
Hillsborough Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment21,483Net price$3,861View data - Community CollegeTexas
Houston Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment53,253Net price$5,737View data - Community CollegeTexas
Lone Star College System
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment73,077Net price$11,252View data - BaccalaureateFlorida
Miami Dade College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment58,941Net price$5,463View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Modesto Junior College
Grad rate0%Admit rate—Enrollment18,258Net price$2,818View data - BaccalaureateFlorida
Palm Beach State College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment25,916Net price$9,182View data - BaccalaureateColorado
Pikes Peak State College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment12,556Net price$6,007View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Rio Hondo College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment17,441Net price$14,379View data - Community CollegeArizona
Rio Salado College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment18,841Net price$8,341View data - Community CollegeMissouri
Saint Louis Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment15,649Net price$8,440View data - Community CollegeTexas
San Antonio College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment19,901Net price$4,585View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
San Diego Mesa College
Grad rate92%Admit rate—Enrollment19,212Net price$5,814View data - Community CollegeTexas
San Jacinto Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment31,812Net price$12,143View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Santa Ana College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment27,248Net price$3,133View data - BaccalaureateFlorida
Santa Fe College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment12,758Net price$11,098View data - BaccalaureateCalifornia
Santa Monica College
Grad rate81%Admit rate—Enrollment23,453Net price$2,779View data - Community CollegeOhio
Sinclair Community College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment19,415Net price$5,992View data - BaccalaureateTexas
South Texas College
Grad rate20%Admit rate—Enrollment27,431Net price$1,751View data - BaccalaureateTexas
Tyler Junior College
Grad rate0%Admit rate—Enrollment11,885Net price$10,206View data
Valencia College Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning
Phone
407-582-1507
Address
P.O. Box 3028, Orlando, Florida 32802
The Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning is organized to support the demands of meaningful institutional effectiveness planning and implementation efforts within Academic Affairs and throughout the college.
Visit IR office pageReports & documents (7)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DashboardDashboardvalenciacollege.edu
- Data definitionGlossaryThis page from Valencia College provides a detailed glossary of terms related to college operations, academic programs, student classifications, personnel categories, and other institutional definitions used in assessing and reporting college data. The glossary covers definitions for common terms such as 'Academic Year,' 'Accountability Report,' and various student classifications, as well as explanations of specific programs like 'Achieving the Dream' and 'Career Pathways.'valenciacollege.edu
- Data dictionaryGlossary2026The glossary from Valencia College provides definitions and explanations for a wide range of terms related to the institution's operations, enrollment processes, and academic programs. It includes detailed descriptions of various student categories, degree programs, and educational initiatives, such as accelerated skills training, dual enrollment, and the Achieving the Dream initiative. The glossary also outlines the structure of academic and financial years and provides an overview of the college's reporting practices.valenciacollege.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookInternal Reports | Institutional Research2020This informational resource from Valencia College details the efforts of the Office of Institutional Research in providing standardized reports on the college's operations. The Statistical History Fact Book offers a comprehensive quantitative overview of the college, focusing on aspects such as student demographics, personnel, and financial resources. The document also includes comparative data over several years and presents student data segmented by campus. A glossary is available for clarifications on terminology, and it's noted that the college ensures equal opportunity in education and employment.valenciacollege.edu
- GlossaryValencia College Institutional Research GlossaryThe glossary from Valencia College contains terms primarily related to academic and administrative processes, programs, and student classifications such as types of courses, degrees, and personnel categories. It is a comprehensive resource that provides definitions reflecting Valencia College's operations and educational offerings, aimed at supporting students, faculty, and staff in understanding the institution's terminology and education system.valenciacollege.edu
- Strategic planStrategic Impact Plan2021The Strategic Impact Plan at Valencia College outlines objectives to enhance educational and economic prospects for the Central Florida community. It focuses on broad access, aiming to support diverse student demographics, including first-generation and economically disadvantaged students. The plan sets ambitious goals for improving college access, graduation rates, transfer success, and career credentials over the next five years.valenciacollege.edu
Grants & funding (6)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- awardChild Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS)institution_site
- awardProject VITALinstitution_site
- awardSuccessful Engagement: Active Learning in Mathematics (SEAL-M)National Science Foundation (NSF)institution_site
- awardValencia Engaging for Completion Through Opportunities in Research (VECTOR)National Science Foundation (NSF)institution_site
- awardVCentialsinstitution_site
- awardYouthBuildYouthBuild USAinstitution_site
Notable alumni of Valencia College (12)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Kristen Arrington
- Dick Batchelor
- Ashley Cariño
- Howie Dorough
- Maxwell Frost
- Aaron JacksonActivism
- Omari Jones
- Chris Kirkpatrick
- Salina de la Renta
- Carmelo Ríos Santiago
- Albert Ritzhaupt
- Chase Stokes
Frequently asked questions about Valencia College
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Valencia College.
What is the graduation rate at Valencia College?
Valencia College reports a 6-year graduation rate of 48% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Valencia College?
Valencia College reports a total enrollment of 47,425 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Valencia College?
The average net price at Valencia College is $12,037 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is Valencia College located?
Valencia College is located in Orlando, Florida 32811.
Who runs Institutional Research at Valencia College?
Valencia College's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Planning.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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