Otero Junior College

Otero Junior College, also known as OJC, is located in La Junta, Colorado, United States. It was established in 1941 and was initially operated by the La Junta School District Number 11. The college became an independent unit in 1949. The campus sits on 40 acres of land. OJC has an enrollment of more than 1,500 students.

Otero Junior College offers many associate degrees in arts, science, general studies, applied science, and nursing. A variety of career and technical certificate programs are also available.

Students of Otero Junior College participate in various clubs and organizations. Among them are the Science Club, Chess Club, Alpine Club, International Relations Organization, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Ecology Club.

OJC's athletic teams are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association and compete at the intercollegiate level in golf, baseball, and volleyball.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,558 in 2007-2008 (1,236 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Otero Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Otero Junior College provides on-campus housing for 240 of its 1,236 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.