Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,418 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $7,048 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $20,413 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,329 | State avg: $17,389. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 34.23% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 17.52% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Otero College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$7,048
Room and board
$8,988
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$6,300
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$20,413
Average net price
$11,329
Average aid coverage
45%
$9,084 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Otero College pays approximately $11,329 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Colorado average of $17,389 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Otero College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Colorado and national averages.
Otero College net price
$11,329
Colorado average
$17,389
National average
$17,506
Otero College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $7,048 and average net price at $11,329. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$7,048
Current net price
$11,329
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Otero College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$39,018
Undergraduates
642
10-Year Median Earnings - Otero College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Otero College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Otero College?
Undergraduates
642
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
34.23%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
17.52%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 34.23% of Otero College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 17.52% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Otero College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Otero College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Otero College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Otero College is listed at 1802 Colorado Avenue, La Junta, CO 81050. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Otero College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero College | Not available | $7,048 | $11,329 | $39,018 |
| Colorado School of Mines | 59.71% | $44,376 | $29,240 | $97,335 |
| Denver College of Nursing | Not available | Not available | Not available | $81,809 |
| Platt College-Aurora | 36.36% | $20,590 | $42,287 | $77,602 |
| Colorado State University Global | 92.86% | $8,400 | $14,099 | $76,813 |
Similar Schools in La Junta
This local cluster focuses on nearby La Junta schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around La Junta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Otero College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Otero College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Otero College tuition?
Otero College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $7,048.
What is Otero College's average net price?
Otero College's average net price in the local dataset is $11,329.
What is Otero College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $39,018 for Otero College.
Is Otero College accredited?
Otero College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Otero College?
The local dataset lists 642 undergraduate students at Otero College.
What percentage of Otero College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Otero College in the local dataset is 34.23%.
What is the federal loan rate at Otero College?
The federal loan rate for Otero College in the local dataset is 17.52%.
Where should I verify Otero College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Otero College or the latest official federal education data.