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Otero College is a public institution located in La Junta, CO. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Otero College?

Location of Otero College

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Contact Details
Address: 1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050
Phone: 7193846800
Website: www.otero.edu/
Admissions: www.otero.edu/catalog/student-affairs/
Financial Aid: www.otero.edu/pay-for-college/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Otero Junior College?

You can apply to Otero Junior College online at: www.otero.edu/apply/

How Hard Is It To Get Into Otero Junior College?

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Can I Afford Otero College?

The average net price after aid at Otero Junior College is $11,329. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $4,058
In-State Fees $502
Out-of-State Tuition $6,768
Out-of-State Fees $502
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $4,560
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $7,270

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at Otero Junior College receive some form of financial aid (215 students).

About 63% of students at Otero Junior College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,247 per student.

38% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,078.

Student Loan Debt

17% of Otero Junior College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,380 per year.

Otero College Undergraduate Student Diversity

Its Carnegie Classification is Associate’s Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.

Gender Diversity

Of the 642 undergraduate students at Otero Junior College, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Otero Junior College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Otero College undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Otero Junior College Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 19
Hispanic 251
White 286
American Indian/Alaska Native 7
Two or More Races 14
Non-Resident 38

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Otero Junior College break down as follows.

Top 5 Home States of Otero Junior College Students
State First-Time UG Students
Colorado 196
New Mexico 9
Texas 6
Arizona 4
Florida 4

Additionally, approximately 6.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Otero College

Otero Junior College offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

202 undergraduate students at Otero Junior College took at least one online class — of those, 86 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Otero College

Otero Junior College offers 10 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Associate’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Otero Junior College maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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