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Otero College

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Tuition & Fees $7,270
($4,560)
Student Population 959
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,781
Graduation Rate 38 %
Students:Faculty 14 : 1

Academic Overview

Otero College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in La Junta, Colorado. It is an Associate's - Public Special Use by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $4,560 for Colorado residents and $7,270 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 959 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Otero College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $31,100. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, OJC's tuition & fees is $4,560 for Colorado residents and $7,270 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$4,560$7,270
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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at OJC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,781 and 59% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 959 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Otero College is 38 %
Graduation Rate
38%
Transfer-out Rate for Otero College is 33 %
Transfer-out Rate
33%
Retention Rate for Otero College is 44 %
Retention Rate
44%
Student Population for Otero College is 959
Student Population
959
Student to Faculty Ratio for Otero College is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,781 at Otero College.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,781

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050
Phone719-384-6800
WEBwww.otero.edu/
Admissionwww.otero.edu/catalog/student-affairs/
Online Applicationwww.otero.edu/apply/
Financial Aidwww.otero.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.otero.edu/pay-for-college/tuition-fees/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.otero.edu/pay-for-college/veterans-benefits/
Athleticwww.otero.edu/about/institutional-data/
Disability Servicewww.otero.edu/resources/accessibility-services/

Offered Degrees

OJC offers 68 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's370
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate50
Less Than 1 Year Certificate170
1-2 Years Certificate90

Special Learning Opportunities

Otero College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:370)
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Otero College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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