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Otero Junior College

1802 Colorado Ave, La Junta, CO 81050

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Otero Junior College School Description

The primary purpose of the OJC Career & Technical Certificate Programs is to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain entrance level employment in the field of their education program. Students who wish to pursue vocational occupations will find one- and two-year certificate programs available that will have them on the job upon completion.

Founded in 1941, Otero Junior College is located on an attractive 40-acre campus on the southern edge of La Junta, Colorado.

Otero Junior College is proud of its reputation as one of the finest community colleges in the State of Colorado. Students enroll at OJC for a variety of reasons including completing the first two years of a four-year degree, acquiring an occupational education skill leading to employment, or perhaps personal development. Our students represent a diverse population, with an enrollment of approximately 1,600 students at the college, our student body consists of traditional as well as non-traditional students, international students, and students from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds. Read on and find out why OJC is the right choice for you!

Within two years, students at OJC can earn degrees in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science or Associate of General Studies. Agreements with all Colorado public 4-year colleges and universities enable a smooth academic transfer for students to apply their credits toward a 4-year degree. The following program curricula are designed with specific emphasis areas to prepare the student to transfer to a four-year college or university.

The college sponsors over a dozen student organizations including a nationally awarded Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and an International Relations organization that celebrates and promotes cultural diversity on the campus. The OJC Rattlers varsity athletic programs include Women’s Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and Golf. Men’s varsity sports include Basketball, Baseball, and Golf.

Otero Junior College is located on an attractive 40-acre campus in La Junta, CO. approximately 60 miles southeast of Pueblo, CO in beautiful Southeastern Colorado. OJC serves the local counties of Otero, Bent, and Crowley. The dormitory at Otero Junior College is only a short walk from classrooms. The commute to OJC is short and stress free for area students because traffic is not heavy. Parking is free and close to the classrooms. The community offers many fun events and activities.

School Website: Otero Junior College

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Quick Facts

Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
64%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$5,178
Students Receiving Aid:
97%
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Otero Junior College Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Otero Junior College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 64%
Part-Time 36%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 61%
Hispanic 29%
Other 6%
Asian 2%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Colorado 95%
New Mexico 1%
Maryland 0%
Nevada 0%
Utah 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Otero Junior College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,508 $ 5,178  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 2,314 $ 4,816  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 194 $ 194  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,921 56%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,101 37%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,665 45%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,276 46%  
Any Aid:
   97%  

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