Paying for Otero College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $4,418 4.54% $7,048 4.73%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Otero College (OJC) are $4,418 for Colorado residents and $7,048 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
71% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,120. It could cover 101.02% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,086 for Colorado residents and $16,716 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Otero College is $4,418 for Colorado residents and $7,048 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.54% for Colorado residents and increased by 4.73% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($4,864) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $7,647.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of OJC is $4,619 for Colorado residents and $7,381 for out-of-state students, a 4.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
OJC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,226 $6,730$14,300
2023-2024$4,418$7,048$15,288
Change % 2023-20244.54%4.73%6.91%
2024-2025$4,619$7,381$16,344

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at OJC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $164 for Colorado residents and $274 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$156$261
2023-2024$164$274
2024-2025$172$288

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,288 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 6.91% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.
The OJC's 2024 on-campus COA is $21,206 for state residents and $23,836 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $24,062 for state residents and $26,692 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At OJC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$4,418
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$7,048
Room & Board$8,988$11,844
Personal Expenses$6,300$6,300
Books & Supplies$1,500
COA (In-State)$21,206$24,062
COA (Out-of-State)$23,836$26,692
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

OJC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Otero College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to OJC
In-StateOut-of-State
Otero College$4,418$7,048
Community College of Aurora$4,030$15,680
Northeastern Junior College$5,582$8,045
Colorado Northwestern Community College$4,454$7,084
Pickens Technical College$4,930$8,830
Lamar Community College$4,422$7,052
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