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Otero Junior College is in La Junta, Colorado. La Junta is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Otero Junior College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include agricultural science and management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,636 students study at the school (in 2005).
Otero Junior College offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Otero Junior College can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Otero Junior College
1802 Colorado Ave
La Junta, CO 81050
General Phone: (719) 384-6831
Admissions Phone: (719) 384-6831
Financial Aid Phone: (719) 384-6834
http://WWW.OJC.EDU
Otero Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 170 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 127 | EMT paramedic, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 72 | farm management |
| Mechanics And Repair | 57 | automobile mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and police |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | child development |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer services management |
| Office And Administration | 7 | office data entry, office management |
| Business And Management | 4 | small business management, business management |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 1 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Otero Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 236 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 199 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 57 | 4 |
In 2005, Otero Junior College had a total enrollment of 1,636 students (1,061 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 18% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Otero Junior College offers campus housing for 220 of its 1,061 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of La Junta, Colorado for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colorado Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (719) 384-6831
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,367 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,454 |
| Room and board | $ 4,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,240 |
Financial Aid:
Otero Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (719) 384-6834
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 15 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 15 | $37,332 | 18 | $36,775 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $37,332 | 18 | $36,775 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 27 | 38 | 65 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Basketball | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 32 | 36 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Otero Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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