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Trinidad State Junior College, often referred to by the abbreviation TSJC, is a public, junior college located in Trinidad, Colorado, United States. The institution was established in April, 1925. Initially, it used to share facility and faculty with Trinidad High School. In the fall season of 1935, the college was moved to its present location on Prospect Street. It offers more than 40 degree programs in various vocational and academic fields.
The sports teams of Trinidad State Junior College are known as the Trojans. The official mascot of the college teams is the Trojan. Students from TSJC participate in various intercollegiate sports events, including basketball, softball, baseball, golf, and volleyball.
The campus of Trinidad State Junior College is in Trinidad, CO, 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 agricultural science and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, Trinidad State Junior College had 1,760 students enrolled (1,368 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 offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
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
http://www.trinidadstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 137 | nursing assistant, EMT paramedic, registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Mechanics and Repair | 42 | gunsmith, automobile mechanics, mechanic and repair |
| Engineering Technician | 34 | manufacturing tech, occupational safety tech, computer systems tech, engineering technology |
| Production Trades | 31 | welding |
| Therapy and Counseling | 29 | massage therapy |
| Transportation | 20 | construction equipment operation |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 20 | farm management, aquaculture |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 18 | cosmetology, manicurist, aesthetician and skin care, hair styling, barber |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 17 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 14 | child care management |
| Office and Administration | 8 | office data entry |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Construction Trades | 1 | construction |
Number of programs and degrees for Trinidad State Junior College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 176 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 141 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 117 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Trinidad State Junior College had a total enrollment of 1,760 students (1,368 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 38% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 86% |
| New Mexico | 7% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Trinidad State Junior College offers campus housing for 313 of its 1,368 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,190 |
| Room and board | $ 5,062 |
| Room charge | $ 1,293 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,399 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,698 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,212 |
Financial Aid:
Trinidad State Junior College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 136800)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $46,364 | 6 | $44,756 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $37,948 | 12 | $39,375 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $41,270 | 22 | $39,200 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 31 | 75 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Basketball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 31 | 31 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
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
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(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 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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