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The campus of Valencia Community College is in Orlando, Florida, 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 hospitality, engineering technician, 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 2005, the school had 29,544 students enrolled (17,795 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Valencia Community College
190 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
General Phone: (407) 299-2187
Admissions Phone: (407) 299-5000
Financial Aid Phone: (407) 299-5000
http://valenciacc.edu
Valencia Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 3,087 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 1,000 | computer systems tech, drafting, architectural engineering tech, construction engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, environmental control tech, manufacturing tech |
| Business And Management | 936 | business management, entrepreneurship, accounting and related services, MIS, accounting technology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 672 | EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 332 | systems analyst, computer applications programming, computer services management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 288 | criminal justice and police, corrections, criminal justice and administration, fire protection tech |
| Hospitality | 255 | hotel management, restaurant and food services management, hospitality management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 215 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Office And Administration | 163 | executive secretary |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 67 | radiation therapist, dental hygienist, respiratory care tech, sonography and ultrasound tech, cardiovascular tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 57 | chef training, restaurant and catering management, pastry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 57 | various performing arts |
| Law | 54 | legal assistant |
| Music | 52 | various music studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 32 | landscaping, ornamental horticulture |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Valencia Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 3,996 | 34 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3,045 | 21 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 235 | 8 |
In 2005, Valencia Community College had a total enrollment of 29,544 students (17,795 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| State unknown | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Orlando, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (407) 299-5000
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,983 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,441 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Valencia Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 675000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (407) 299-5000
Valencia Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 102 | 126 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 40 | 50 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 142 | $49,525 | 176 | $47,671 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 142 | $49,525 | 176 | $47,671 |
*: 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
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
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
(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 3% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in music (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 placement 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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