Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO
Military Quick Facts
BAH Rate
$1,355
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✗NO
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Offers College Credit for Military Experience
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Otero Junior College is a state public junior college operating on the semester system with a projected freshman enrollment of 450 and a total enrollment of over 1400. OJC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and the Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN). The 40-acre campus has buildings to accommodate classrooms, laboratories, observatory, greenhouse, cafeteria and coffee shop, residence halls, gymnasium, library, theatre, student center, and a fitness center. The college draws enrollment from the local service area of Otero, Bent, and Crowley counties as well as from across the state of Colorado and the U.S. The college also has a vibrant international student population that offers both international and U.S. student the opportunity to experience cultural diversity and understanding.
Military and Veteran Costs
Tuition Cost
$ 3,856
GI Bill Coverage
- $ 3,856
Yellow Ribbon Coverage
N/A
Student Veteran Cost
$ 0
Tuition Cost-Per-Credit-Hour
$
Tuition Assistance
- $ 250
Military Student Cost
$ 0
This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.
Military/Veteran Support
BAH - Campus
$1,355
BAH - Online
$894.50
Campus SVA Chapter
✗NO
Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
✗NO
Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
✓YES
Club/Association for Veterans
✗NO
Veteran Upward Bound Program
✗NO
8 Keys to Veterans' Success
✗NO
Offers ROTC Program
✗NO
GI Bill Approved Programs
✓YES
Academic Support
Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
✓YES
Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
✓YES
Awards Credit for DSST Exam
✓YES
Financial Support
Comply with The Veterans's Choice Act
✓YES
Approved for Tuition Assistance
✓YES
Yellow Ribbon Program
✗NO
Scholarships for Military
✗NO
Reduced Tuition for Military
✗NO
Costs
Undergraduate
$3,856
In State$6,169
Out of StateGraduate
$0
In State$0
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit
N/A
In StateN/A
Out of StateCost-Per-Credit Hour - Undergraduate
CampusOnlineCost-Per-Credit Hour - Graduate
CampusOnlineTextbooks
$1,800
GI Bill Textbook Coverage
- $1000
Total Cost to Student Veteran
$ 800
Student Population
Student Count
875
Undergraduate0
Graduate26
GI Bill StudentsMale
40.6%
PopulationFemale
59.4%
Population
Affiliation
Religious
No Religious Affiliation
Ethnicity
Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Gender
Coed School
School Information
College Type
Public
Setting
Town
Accreditation Type
Regional
Duration
2 Year
Calendar
Semesters
Online Undergraduate
Yes
Online Graduate
No
Average Scores
Avg. Accepted
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Admission Info
1802 Colorado Ave.
La Junta,
CO 81050
(719) 384-6831
719-384-6933
Veteran Affairs Info
Lauren Berg
1802 Colorado Ave.
La Junta,
CO 81050
(719) 384-6949
719-384-6933
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