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2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees of Otero College (OJC) is $4,418 for Colorado residents and $7,048 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than the average tuition ($8,520) of public community colleges in Colorado.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Otero College. Then, we compare its costs to Colorado community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.
In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
Cost of AttendanceComparisonTuition Trends
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,418$7,048
Books & Supplies$1,500
On-Campus Living Costs$15,288
Off-Campus Living Costs$18,144
Average Financial Aid$7,120
Cost of Attendance$21,206$23,836
After Financial Aid$14,086$16,716
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,100
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Colorado ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Otero College$4,418$7,048
Public Community Colleges in Colorado$4,395$8,520
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,939$8,623
Tuition Trends

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Otero College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs36NOT OFFERED
The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. "Only in Classroom" means that the program is offered only on-site classes and "not offered" means that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Agriculture
Personal and Culinary Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

Student Population

There are 999 students at Otero College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 469 male students and 682 female students are attending the school. The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,151501650
Male Students469255214
Female Students682246436

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Otero College, there are 999 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 304 students were attending classes through distance learning (81 students are enrolled exclusively and 223 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment999
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses81
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses223
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses695

School Profile and Academic Overview

Otero College is a 2-4 years, public school located in La Junta, Colorado. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,418 for Colorado residents and $7,048 for other students on average. It offers 16 degree programs through 3 Certificate, 6 Associate's programs. The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $31,100.
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1802 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO
Phone719-384-6823
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,418
Out-of-State$7,048
Student Population »999 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »37%
Transfer-out Rate7%
Retention Rate56% (Full-time)
50% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$7,120
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$31,100

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