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Valencia College

Also known as: Valencia College, VC, Valencia Junior College, Valencia Community College, Pumas

Community College school in Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Founded in 1968 as Valencia Junior College, Valencia College is a member of the Florida College System and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It enrolls over 43,300 students as of Fall 2022 across multiple campuses in Orange and Osceola counties, offering more than 120 associate programs and five bachelor’s degrees, and it operates the DirectConnect to UCF transfer pathway.

community college

public college

open admissions

baccalaureate programs

SAT Scores are optional

This university has a test-optional policy.

Valencia College practices open admissions requiring only a high school diploma or equivalent; SAT or ACT scores are optional and accepted for placement testing in English, reading, and math but are not required for admission.

Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.

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