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Valencia College Demographics & Diversity

Orlando, Florida

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Valencia College are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 70% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Valencia College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of Valencia College students
Race Percent of Students
White 30%
Black 18%
Hispanic 36%
Asian 4%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 3%
International 3%
Race Unknown 5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Medium

There are 45% more female students than male students enrolled at Valencia College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Valencia College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Valencia College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 41%
Women 59%
Enrollment by gender for Valencia College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 17,731
Women 25,639

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Valencia College serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Valencia College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 84%
Out of State 2%
Foreign 3%
Unknown Location 11%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$58,543 per year

57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
43,370
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 27.2%
Part time Undergrads 60%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138187 IPEDS survey data for Valencia College.

Last updated February 24, 2024