College statistics
- Address:
- 1802 Colorado Avenue
La Junta, CO
81050 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.otero.edu/
- Setting:
- Town
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,058
- Room and Board:
- $9,280
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $30,145,466
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Otero College is a public two-year institution in La Junta, Colorado, serving students in a small-town setting. The college offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed primarily as a foundation for transfer to four-year institutions, though it also serves the regional community with general studies and humanities programs.
Annual in-state tuition is $4,058, with out-of-state tuition at $6,768. The total cost of attendance for in-state students, including room and board, is $13,338 per year. Enrollment stands at 972 students. As a community college, Otero works with students at varying academic preparation levels and offers the flexibility typical of two-year institutions.
Otero is best suited for students seeking an affordable pathway to complete general education requirements before transferring to a bachelor's-degree program, or those testing college readiness before committing to a four-year institution. For specific information about graduation rates, transfer agreements, and support services, visit www.otero.edu/.