Otero College
Otero College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in La Junta, CO. It offers 21 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1967 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 959 students attended Otero College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 29 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 49 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 246 (full-time) and 162 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Otero College is 38% and transfer-out rate is 33%. The retention rate is 44% at the school.
| Student Population | 959 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 38% |
| Number of Faculty | 78 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Otero College is $7,270
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
63% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,247 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,270 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $8,247 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Otero College offers 14 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 163 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 4 | 0 | 42 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 0 | 66 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 55 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 163 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Otero College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 163 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 42 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 66 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 55 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 42 completers |
| Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist | ✕ | 8 |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 34 |
| Total | 42 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✕ | 26 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | ✕ | 1 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 2 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 27 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 27 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ✕ | 0 |
| Business | ✕ | 6 completers |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 6 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 0 |
| Total | 66 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 10 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 28 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 28 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 17 |
| Total | 55 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 959 students have enrolled into Otero College. By gender, 396 male and 563 female students are attending the school.
There are 429 White (44.73%), 30 Black/African American (3.13%), 376 Hispanic (39.21%), 7 Asian (0.73%), and 493 students with other races. 58 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 959 | 396 | 563 |
| American Indian/Native American | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Asian | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Black/African American | 30 | 19 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 138 | 238 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 429 | 170 | 259 |
| Two More | 22 | 10 | 12 |
| Un-Known | 26 | 11 | 15 |
| Non-resident Alien | 58 | 38 | 20 |
Directory Information
- 1802 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO
- 719-384-6800
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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