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The campus of Trinidad State Junior College is in Trinidad, Colorado, which is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Trinidad State Junior College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Trinidad State Junior College is known for its programs in engineering technician, family and social work, nursing and emergency medicine, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2005, Trinidad State Junior College had 1,831 students enrolled (1,185 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Trinidad State Junior College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Trinidad State Junior College offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Trinidad State Junior College enriches the academic, technical, and cultural life of our diverse community. We are committed to offering traditional and alternative approaches to education, providing quality instruction, and promoting lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Trinidad State Junior College
600 Prospect St
Trinidad, CO 81082
General Phone: (719) 846-5011
Admissions Phone: (719) 846-5621
Financial Aid Phone: (719) 846-5553
http://www.trinidadstate.edu
Trinidad State Junior College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 155 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 77 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Engineering Technician | 55 | manufacturing tech, engineering technology, occupational safety tech, computer systems tech |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 49 | cosmetology, barber |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | child care management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 28 | massage therapy |
| Office And Administration | 27 | office data entry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 23 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mechanics And Repair | 23 | automobile mechanics, gunsmith |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 16 | farm management, aquaculture |
| Construction Trades | 9 | construction |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Media | 2 | animation and special effects |
| Business And Management | 1 | MIS |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinidad State Junior College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 222 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 186 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 97 | 6 |
In 2005, Trinidad State Junior College had a total enrollment of 1,831 students (1,185 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 39% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 92% |
| New Mexico | 4% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Trinidad State Junior College offers campus housing for 313 of its 1,185 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Trinidad, 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) 846-5621
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,206 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,086 |
| Room and board | $ 4,400 |
| Room charge | $ 1,048 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,250 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,125 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,528 |
Financial Aid:
Trinidad State Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (719) 846-5553
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $44,816 | 5 | $45,384 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $39,460 | 5 | $38,254 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $31,975 | 12 | $34,369 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $39,082 | 22 | $37,755 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | short term | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 3 | $22,318 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 29 | 65 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 29 | 29 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Engineering Technology, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
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
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Trinidad State Junior College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services 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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