Otero College
Otero College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in La Junta, CO. It offers 16 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1967 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 999 students attended Otero College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 31 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 38 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 224 (full-time) and 89 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Otero College is 37% and transfer-out rate is 7%. The retention rate is 56% at the school.
| Student Population | 999 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 37% |
| Number of Faculty | 69 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Otero College is $7,048
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
71% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,120 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $7,048 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $7,120 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Otero College offers 10 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 162 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 5 | 0 | 75 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 68 |
| Total | 10 | 0 | 162 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Otero College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 162 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 19 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 75 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 68 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 16 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 16 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 42 completers |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✕ | 42 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 1 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 1 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 17 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 17 |
| Business | ✕ | 15 completers |
| Organizational Leadership | ✕ | 10 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ✕ | 5 |
| Total | 75 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 4 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting | ✕ | 33 completers |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ✕ | 33 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 31 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 31 |
| Total | 68 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 999 students have enrolled into Otero College. By gender, 434 male and 565 female students are attending the school.
There are 467 White (46.75%), 58 Black/African American (5.81%), 368 Hispanic (36.84%), 10 Asian (1.00%), and 463 students with other races. 37 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 999 | 434 | 565 |
| American Indian/Native American | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Asian | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 58 | 35 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 368 | 145 | 223 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| White | 467 | 197 | 270 |
| Two More | 31 | 18 | 13 |
| Un-Known | 18 | 7 | 11 |
| Non-resident Alien | 37 | 20 | 17 |
Directory Information
- 1802 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO
- 719-384-6800
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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