OJC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $4,560
- Out-of-State Tuition: $7,270
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at OJC:
- Total Enrollment: 959, including 86 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.3% men, 58.7% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 33%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 44%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 68 academic programs available.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
OJC Overview
Otero College (OJC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in La Junta, CO. It is classified as special-use Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The OJC's tuition & fees is $4,560 for Colorado residents and $7,270 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,247.
The school has a total enrollment of 959 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Otero College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
OJC has 2 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Otero College is $4,560 for in-state students and $7,270 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $4,707 for Colorado residents and $7,499 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $4,560 | $7,270 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $4,707 | $7,499 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Otero College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at OJC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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Otero College Directory Information
OJC Campuses and Colleges
Otero College has 2 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
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