Otero Junior College
1802 Colorado Ave
La Junta,
CO
81050
Phone: (719) 384-6831
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General Information About Otero Junior College We, the faculty and staff of Otero Junior College, are committed to creating and continually improving accessible and effective learning environments for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to offering traditional and alternative approaches to learning, emphasizing teaching excellence, assessing student learning and building collaborative partnerships to promote education and enrich the lives of our students.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - Distance learning opportunities
- Weekend/evening college
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Less than 1 year certificate
- 1-2 years certificate
- Associate's degree
Campus Setting - Town: Remote
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants Full Time Retention Rate 63% -
Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $2,854 Room & Board Charge $4,994 Books & Supplies Cost $1,749 Dorm Capacity 290 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $2,301,877 Other Federal Grants $105,724 Scholarships & Fellowships $4,019,237 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $3,219,145 Average Grant Dollars Issued $489,865 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $2,009,619 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 2,132 Native American 20 Asian 43 African American 52 Hispanic 540 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 885 Enrolled FullTime Graduates