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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.
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Where Is Otero College?
Get in touch with Otero Junior College are listed below.
| 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/
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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.
Racial-Ethnic Diversity
The racial-ethnic breakdown of Otero College undergraduate students is as follows.
| 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.
| 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
References
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