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Otero Junior College (Otero JC)
- 1802 Colorado Ave
- La Junta, CO 81050
- OPEID College Code: 00136200
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- General Phone: (719) 384-6831
- President: Jim Rizzuto
- Website: WWW.OJC.EDU
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,558
- College Alias: Otero JC, OJC
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 53% | 29% | 27% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,723 | $3,094 | $2,111 | $3,446 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 19.8% | 16.1% | 11.0% |
| Number in Default | 70 | 48 | 27 |
| Number in Repayment | 353 | 298 | 244 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,508 | $2,421 | $2,367 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $5,178 | $5,001 | $8,454 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,698 | $1,600 | $1,100 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,692 | $4,512 | $4,300 |
| Other Expenses | $4,212 | $3,600 | $3,240 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,091 | $7,641 | $6,700 |
| Other Expenses | $4,212 | $3,582 | $3,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $8,055 | $3,582 | $5,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $13,110 | $12,133 | $11,007 |
| Out of State | $15,780 | $14,713 | $17,094 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,509 | $15,244 | $13,667 |
| Out of State | $19,179 | $17,824 | $19,754 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,261 | $11,356 | $9,067 |
| Out of State | $14,931 | $13,936 | $15,154 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Operations | ||
| Farm and Ranch Management | 63 | - |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | 3 | - |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 | - |
| Real Estate | 6 | - |
| Small Business Administration and Management | 18 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | 13 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Development | 8 | 2 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology | 18 | - |
| Licensed Practical Nurse Training | 56 | - |
| Massage Therapy | 4 | - |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | 25 | - |
| Nursing | - | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 31 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | - | 79 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Automotive Mechanics Technology | 41 | - |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Cosmetology | 26 | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Police Science | 14 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,558 Undergraduate: 1,558
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 637 Female: 921
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 637 Female: 921
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 768 Part-Time: 790
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 768 Part-Time: 790
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 29 | 2% |
| American Indian | 17 | 1% |
| Black | 43 | 3% |
| Asian | 16 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 479 | 31% |
| White | 915 | 59% |
| Unknown | 59 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 320 | 21% |
| Ages 18-19 | 414 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 161 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 126 | 8% |
| Ages 25-29 | 129 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 112 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 70 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 130 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 79 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 17 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 297 | 188 | 109 |
| Faculty Status | 72 | 48 | 24 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 72 | 48 | 24 |
| Primarily Instruction | 72 | 48 | 24 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 13 | 13 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 202 | 117 | 85 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 20 | 18 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 54 | 23 | 31 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,015 (33) | $42,209 (13) | $38,589 (20) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,743 (15) | $33,538 (5) | $39,845 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,161 (48) | $38,107 (18) | $36,593 (30) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 115 | 60 | 55 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 115 | 60 | 55 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Golf | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Volleyball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $24,901 | $34,125 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $14,540 | $14,540 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 11 | 5 | 6 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 53% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 20% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 19% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 56% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 17 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 32 | 17 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
