Valencia College Demographics & Diversity Overview

69%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
5%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Valencia College has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
26.8%(15,067)
Hispanic
43.1%(24,279)
African American
17.6%(9,938)
Asian
5.4%(3,035)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(142)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(132)
Two or More Races
3.3%(1,881)
Unknown
3.3%(1,834)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color69%
Total Enrollment59,674
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

Valencia College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Valencia College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.8%(24,336)
Women
59.2%(35,338)

Gender Statistics

Men24,336

41% of total enrollment

Women35,338

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Valencia College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 38% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.2%(4,739)
18-19
32.9%(13,965)
20-21
20.2%(8,570)
22-24
12.3%(5,233)
25+
23.5%(9,983)

Age Diversity Insights

38%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Valencia College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 125% in-state residents, -30% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.1%(7,402)
International
3.9%(299)

Regional Representation

In-State7,402

125% of student body

International299

5% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

69%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age