Valencia College Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Valencia College is a public community college in Orlando, Florida, enrolling about 39,486 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,037 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,664. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (45.3%) and White (21.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,664
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,037 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 39,486 41.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.80%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 42.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 66,117
- Room & Board: $14,536 annual estimate
Valencia College: what the data shows
Common questions about Valencia College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Valencia College?
Valencia College is located in Orlando, FL (ZIP 32811).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Valencia College public or private?
Valencia College is a Public institution.
How much does Valencia College cost?
Published tuition: $2,664 in-state, $9,576 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,037.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,453 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,575 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,901 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,552 |
| $110,001+ | $14,781 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,656.
How big is Valencia College?
Total enrollment: 39,486 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 66,117 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Valencia College?
150%-time completion rate: 47.80%.
What do graduates of Valencia College earn?
Median earnings: $32,638 six years after entry; $40,594 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,300.
39.14% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Valencia College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (6,079 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (2,932 completions)
- Operations Management and Supervision (1,552 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (446 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (419 completions)
- Network and System Administration/Administrator (396 completions)
- Computer Graphics (287 completions)
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General (261 completions)
- Information Technology (259 completions)
- Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst (215 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Valencia College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 47.80%; median earnings $40,594 at 10 years; net price $12,037. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,664
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Valencia College was $2,664.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,037
2024 Value
In 2024 Valencia College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,037.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$48,148 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,037 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$10,656 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,304 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$14,536 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,154 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,354 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$77,416 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Valencia College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.15% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Valencia College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Valencia College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,378 | $9,005 | $6,360 |
| 2014 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $6,197 |
| 2015 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $6,451 |
| 2016 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $6,506 |
| 2017 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $6,267 |
| 2018 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $5,585 |
| 2019 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $5,205 |
| 2020 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $5,354 |
| 2021 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $14,742 |
| 2022 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $11,025 |
| 2023 | $2,474 | $9,383 | $10,400 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Valencia College reported total enrollment of about 39,486 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (45.3%), White (21.0%), and Black or African American (16.8%). About 39.14% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Valencia College in 2024 is 39,486 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 66,117 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
47.80% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Valencia College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39% male / 61% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Operations Management and Supervision: 51% male / 49% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Valencia College.
Return on Investment
$9,300 Median Student Debt
$40,594 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
743.11% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Valencia College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 64 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 6,079 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 2,932 completions
3. Operations Management and Supervision: 1,552 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 446 completions
5. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 419 completions
6. Network and System Administration/Administrator: 396 completions
7. Computer Graphics: 287 completions
8. Computer Programming/Programmer, General: 261 completions
9. Information Technology: 259 completions
Most popular programs at Valencia College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Valencia College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Valencia College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,578
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,131
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Valencia College is a public institution located in Orlando, FL, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Operations Management and Supervision. Enrollment is approximately 39,486 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (45.3%), White (21.0%), Black or African American (16.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 47.80%. Approximately 39.14% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Orlando, FL 32811
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 64 distinct degree programs, Valencia College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Valencia College located?
Valencia College is located in Orlando, FL.
How much does Valencia College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,664 and average net price is $12,037 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,536 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Valencia College?
Valencia College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 66,117 students, Hispanic or Latino (45.3%), White (21.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Valencia College?
About 42.1% of students at Valencia College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Valencia College earn?
Median earnings are $32,638 six years after entry and $40,594 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Valencia College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Valencia College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,300.
Is Valencia College public or private?
Valencia College is a public institution located in Orlando, FL.
Is Valencia College an HBCU?
No. Valencia College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Valencia College a tribal college?
No. Valencia College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Valencia College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Valencia College reports 45.3% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Valencia College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Valencia College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Florida trade schools profile
- Orlando, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.