Otero College
Otero College is a Public, 2-4 years located in La Junta, CO. Otero College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Otero College is $4,560 for Colorado residents and $7,270 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.15% from last year at OJC.
- Total 959 students have enrolled in OJC and, of that, 86 students enrolled online exclusively.
- OJC offers 68 programs.
- The graduation rate of OJC is 38% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- Otero College has 2 branch campuses and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Otero College is $4,560 for Colorado residents and $7,270 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.15% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Colorado Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,100 | $6,556 |
| 2022 | $4,107 | $6,563 |
| 2023 | $4,226 | $6,730 |
| 2024 | $4,418 | $7,048 |
| 2025 | $4,560 | $7,270 |
Branch Campuses
Otero College has 2 branch campuses. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta High School | 1817 Smithland Avenue, La Junta, CO | 719-384-6800 | https://www.otero.edu/ | $4,418 / $7,048 |
| Fort Lyon Colorado Coalition for the Homeless | 30999 County Road 15, Las Animas, CO | 719-384-6800 | https://www.otero.edu/ | $4,418 / $7,048 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Otero College offers 21 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Otero College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 7 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 4 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 30 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 26 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 8 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 92 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 52 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other) | 24 |
| General Studies | 6 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 6 |
Student Population
Total 959 students have enrolled to Otero College. By gender, there are 396 male and 563 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.70 to 1.
Otero College offers online degree/certificate programs and 86 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Asian | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Black or African American | 30 | 19 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 138 | 238 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 429 | 170 | 259 |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Total | 959 | 396 | 563 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Otero College is 38% and the transfer-out rate is 33%. The average financial aid amount is $8,247 and 63% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 38% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 33% |
| Retention Rate | 44% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $8,247 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 29 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 246 |