Otero College
tuition & fees
$7,270
Student Population
959
online students
86
Number of Programs
68
Financial Aid Amount
$8,247
Graduation Rate
38%
Otero College is a Public, 2-4 years college located in La Junta, Colorado. OJC ranked 3rd in Community Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 959 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Associate's - Public Special Use school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
Otero College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Otero College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050 |
| Phone | 719-384-6800 |
| WEB | www.otero.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.otero.edu/catalog/student-affairs/ |
| Online Application | www.otero.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.otero.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.otero.edu/pay-for-college/tuition-fees/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.otero.edu/pay-for-college/veterans-benefits/ |
| Athletic | www.otero.edu/about/institutional-data/ |
| Disability Service | www.otero.edu/resources/accessibility-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 2-4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Associate's - Public Special Use |
| Highest Degree Offered | Associate's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Otero College has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
OJC's 2025 tuition & fees is $4,560 for Colorado residents and $7,270 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.15% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($7,048).
| Colorado Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $4,560 | $7,270 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 959 students have enrolled at OJC (2024-2025). Among them, 86 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 959 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 959 |
| Online Enrollment | 86 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
OJC offers 68 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by OJC
| Number of programs | 68 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |