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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.
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Campus Location600 Prospect St
Trinidad, CO 81082
USA
Main Tel: (719) 846-5011
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Trinidad State Junior College HighlightsWhere Trinidad State Junior College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and agricultural science and management.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 199 | 14 | | < 1 year certificate | 145 | 12 | | 1-2 year certificate | 93 | 15 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Trinidad State Junior College was 1,760 in 2007 (1,118 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,312 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,448 | | Room | $ 1,256 | | Board | $ 3,300 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,698 | | Other | $ 4,212 |
Financial Aid: Trinidad State Junior College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 37 |
Housing and MealsTrinidad State Junior College provides on-campus housing for 313 of its 1,118 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (19 awarded) - Aquaculture
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (33 awarded) - Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) DESIGN (1 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (19 awarded) - Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (20 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (89 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (36 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDIA (3 awarded) - Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (151 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 (17 awarded) - Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PRODUCTION TRADES (6 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (8 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (27 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded) - Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
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