Quick Facts
642
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
$34,087
Median Earnings (6yr)
$4,418
In-State Tuition
$11,329
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Otero College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Certificate |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
| Branch Campuses | 2 |
Location
| Address | 1802 Colorado Ave |
| City | La Junta, CO |
| ZIP Code | 81050 |
| County | Otero County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Timothy Alvarez (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 642 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 57% |
| Male | 43% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 41.6% |
| Black | 5.8% |
| Hispanic | 38.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 3.3% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 1.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 24.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 30.1% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$4,418
In-State Tuition
$7,048
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,413
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,329
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 34% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 18% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 34% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $10,250 |
| Median Total Debt | $6,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $13,496 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 40% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,947 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,192 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,164 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,083 |
| $110,001+ | $15,653 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$34,087
6 Years After
$37,817
8 Years After
$39,018
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $15,843 | 75th percentile: $51,463
Earnings by Family Income Background
$30,343
Low Income
$34,977
Middle Income
$49,075
High Income
Student Outcomes
60%
Part-Time Retention
37%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$5,805
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,361
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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