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Former names | Valencia Junior College (1967–1971) Valencia Community College (1971–2010) |
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| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1967 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $88.7 million (2024)[1] |
| Budget | $273 million (2024)[2] |
| President | Kathleen Plinske[3] |
Academic staff | 638 (full-time)[4] 1413 (part-time)[4] |
| Undergraduates | 43,370 (fall 2022)[4] |
| Location | , , U.S. 28°31′22″N 81°27′55″W / 28.5227°N 81.4653°W |
| Campus | Large city[4] |
| Colors | Red, yellow, black, and gray |
| Nickname | Pumas[5] |
| Website | www |
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Valencia College (VC) is a public college located in Orlando, Florida. Established in 1967, 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.
Valencia operates multiple campuses across Orange and Osceola counties. It collaborates with local schools and businesses and participates in community programs and initiatives to support academic and career development.
- ^ Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Valencia College)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ Harry, Donasia (August 17, 2022). “Valencia president Plinske describes first year, future vision”. Osceola News-Gazette. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Valencia College. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Ken (April 19, 2022). "Pumas on the loose in Osceola! — just at Valencia". Osceola News-Gazette. Retrieved September 8, 2024.