Otero Junior College
Otero Junior College is one of the thirteen public 2-year colleges in Colorado. The campus is located in La Junta town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,330 students attend the school. Every year 34% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Otero JC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,469, and fees were $387. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,782 and $387 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleRemote Town |
Number of Students1,330 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 35 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 15 |
Certificate | 5 | 40 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1967 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1992 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $145/credit | |
In State Students | $145/credit | |
Out of State Students | $241/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $6,525 | $6,525 | $10,845 |
ADN | 70 | $10,150 | $10,150 | $16,870 |
BSN | 125 | $18,125 | $18,125 | $30,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Otero Junior College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 43% | $4,680 |
Other Federal Grant | 2% | $1,590 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 38% | $1,091 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 85% | $4,302 |
Federal Student Loans | 33% | $5,136 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$11,281
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,250 |
$30,001 to $48,000$10,586 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,637 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,840 |
Over $110,000$12,826 |
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Student Population
1,330
Undergrads
0
Graduates
718
Women
612
Men
46%
Full-time
54%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
48% |
Hispanic |
33% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
5% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Colorado state board of nursing.