Otero College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

La Junta, CO · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$4,576
Out-of-State Tuition$7,286
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Otero College vs. State and National Averages

Otero CollegeCO AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$4,576$14,382$18,082
vs. average—-68%-75%

Outcomes and student profile at Otero College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$39,018
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)38%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$10,250
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants38%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over25%
First-generation students51%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Otero College?

In-state tuition at Otero College is $4,576 and out-of-state tuition is $7,286, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Otero College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Otero College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Otero College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Otero College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Otero College?

Otero College enrolls about 619 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Is Otero College expensive?

In-state tuition at Otero College is $4,576, which is 68% below the CO average of $14,382.

How much do graduates of Otero College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Otero College are $39,018 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Otero College take on?

The median debt among Otero College graduates who borrowed is $10,250, according to College Scorecard.