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Valencia Community College, or VCC, is a multi-campus college located in Orlando, Florida, United States. It was established in 1967 as Valencia Junior College and was renamed Valencia Community College in 1971. The college has several campuses in Orlando. More than 50,000 students enroll at this college every year.
VCC is ranked second in the country for the number of associate degrees awarded. The college offers AA Pre-Majors and certificate programs that lead to immediate entry into the workforce.
The sports teams of VCC participate in intramural sports and are unofficially nicknamed the Matadors. The Matadors have won several national community college championships at the NAQT and Six State championships.
The campus of Valencia Community College is in Orlando, FL, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Valencia Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Valencia Community College is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Valencia Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 32,870 students enrolled (23,568 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Valencia Community College
190 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
General Phone: (407) 299-2187
http://valenciacc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 3,317 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 1,035 | business management, entrepreneurship, MIS, accounting technology, accounting and related services, operations management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 653 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 530 | computer systems tech, drafting, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 368 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 197 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 196 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Office and Administration | 168 | executive secretary |
| Hospitality | 149 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management, hospitality management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 82 | radiation therapist, respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, cardiovascular tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Music | 55 | various music studies |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 54 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 42 | various performing arts |
| Law | 31 | legal assistant |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 29 | landscaping |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Valencia Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 4,240 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2,484 | 24 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 202 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Valencia Community College had a total enrollment of 32,870 students (23,568 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 24% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,335 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,782 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,061 |
Financial Aid:
Valencia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 675000)
Valencia Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 117 | 133 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 52 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 153 | $59,162 | 198 | $56,555 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 153 | $59,162 | 198 | $56,555 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Valencia Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army)
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