Otero College
La Junta, CO · Public · Certificate degrees · Town
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About Otero College
Otero College is a public community college in La Junta, Colorado. In fall 2025, the college had an enrollment of 959 students. Otero's athletic teams, known as the Rattlers, compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
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Open
Acceptance
$11,103
Net price
619
Enrollment
38%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$11,103
Average net price
$4,576
In-state tuition
$7,286
Out-of-state tuition
$9,280
Room & board
$1,642
Books & supplies
$21,020
Total cost of attendance
38%
Students receiving Pell grants
17%
Students with federal loans
$10,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$39,018
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$34,087
Median earnings (6 yrs)
38%
Graduation rate
44%
Retention rate
65%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,634
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
619
Total enrollment
26%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
51%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Otero College FAQ
Is Otero College a public or private school?
Otero College is a public institution located in La Junta, CO.
What is the acceptance rate at Otero College?
Otero College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Otero College cost?
The average annual net price at Otero College is $11,103 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $4,576 in-state and $7,286 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Otero College?
About 38% of students at Otero College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Otero College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Otero College students earn a median of $39,018 per year.
How many students attend Otero College?
Otero College enrolls about 619 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0. Additional images are representative.
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