Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Otero College is $4,418 for Colorado residents and $7,048 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.54% for Colorado residents and increased by 4.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($4,859) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,667.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for OJC is $4,619 for Colorado residents and $7,381 for out-of-state students which is a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.54% for Colorado residents and increased by 4.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,288 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.91% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs decreased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Colorado schools with tuition changes from last year at Colorado colleges tuition change page.
OJC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,226 $6,730$14,300
2023-2024$4,418$7,048$15,288
Change % 2023-20244.54%4.73%6.91%
2024-2025$4,619$7,381$16,344
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Otero College - COA
Otero College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Otero College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at OJC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $163 for Colorado residents and $273 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$156$261
2023-2024$163$273
2024-2025$170$286
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Otero College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Otero College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Otero College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Otero College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Otero College$4,418$7,048
Community College of Aurora$4,030$15,680
Aims Community College$3,170$11,306
Northeastern Junior College$5,582$8,045
Colorado Northwestern Community College$4,454$7,084
Pickens Technical College$4,930$8,330

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Otero College.
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Otero College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$4,418$1,500$15,288$7,048$1,500 $15,288
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