Trinidad State Junior College

Location and Contact Information

600 Prospect St
Trinidad, CO 81082
USA
Main Tel: (719) 846-5011
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Overview

Trinidad State Junior College, also known as TSJC, is located in Trinidad, Colorado, United States. It was founded in 1925. It is the oldest, two-year, public college in Colorado. The college has a satellite campus located in Alamosa, Colorado. The Trinidad campus offers degrees and certificates in diverse areas of study including applied science and general studies. TSJC Trinidad also offers distance education programs.

The Trinidad campus of TSJC is home to a number of student clubs and organizations including the Student Government Association, Student Senate, Nursing Club, Video Gaming Club, Southern Colorado Choral Society, and Band of Brothers and Sisters. Students of TSJC Trinidad campus participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, softball, and volleyball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

  • Many students concentrating in construction trades.
  • Large number of students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High percentage of students are from out-of-state.

School characteristics:

  • The school is public.
  • Academic calender: Semester.
  • Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
  • There are one or more libraries on-campus.
  • Campus housing is available.
  • Students have meal (board) plans.
  • Distance learning is available.
  • Part-time classes are available.
  • Athlete financial aid is awarded.

Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,140
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,941
Room$ 1,344
Board$ 3,530
Books and supplies$ 1,749
Other$ 4,698

Financial Aid

Trinidad State Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

In 2009-2010, 87% of students received financial aid of some sort.

Grants% of
Students		Average
Amount
Any Grant80%$4,855
Institutional Grant28%$2,236
Federal Grant63%$3,854
Pell Grant57%$3,534
Other Federal Grant20%$2,082
State or Local Grant51%$1,650

Loans% of
Students		Average
Amount
Student Loan33%$4,962
Federal Loan33%$4,933
Other Loan $7,750

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

Similar Schools

Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Trinidad State Junior College:

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 SchoolLocationEnrollment
1North Georgia Technical CollegeClarkesville, GA2,091
2Altamaha Technical CollegeJesup, GA873
3Okefenokee Technical CollegeWaycross, GA1,563
4Halifax Community CollegeWeldon, NC1,374
5Bladen Community CollegeDublin, NC1,431
6Ivy Tech Community College-KokomoKokomo, IN3,895
7Northeast Community CollegeNorfolk, NE5,140
8Mayland Community CollegeSpruce Pine, NC1,621
9Piedmont Community CollegeRoxboro, NC2,628
10West Kentucky Community and Technical CollegePaducah, KY6,578

Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

DegreeTotal
Earned		Different
Programs
1-2 year certificate25320
Associate20221
< 1 year certificate1099

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  38

Students

Student enrollment was 1,740 in 2009-2010 (1,419 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Trinidad State Junior College provides on-campus housing for 313 of its 1,419 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

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

International Study

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded)

  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • Aquaculture
  • Farm/Farm and Ranch Management

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (43 awarded)

  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
  • Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
  • Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (81 awarded)

  • Construction Trades
  • Lineworker

DESIGN (6 awarded)

  • Graphic Design

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (35 awarded)

  • Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
  • Engineering Technology
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
  • Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (90 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (43 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians

MEDIA (1 awarded)

  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (162 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded)

  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry

PRODUCTION TRADES (22 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded)

  • Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

TRANSPORTATION (20 awarded)

  • Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation