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$4,418Tuition
642Students
37%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$39,018Earnings
#16 in ColoradoPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,418
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,048
Average Net Price
$11,329
Students Receiving Financial Aid
34.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,988
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,844
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,906
Median Debt at Graduation
$10,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$109/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
39.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
17.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
34.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,947
$30,001 – $48,000 $8,192
$48,001 – $75,000 $13,164
$75,001 – $110,000 $15,083
$110,001+ $15,653

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Cost Overview

Most families at Otero College pay far less than the published tuition rates. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay an average of $10,947 annually, while those from middle-income families ($30,000-$48,000) get the best deal at just $8,192 per year. Higher-income families face steeper costs, with those earning over $110,000 paying $15,653 annually.

Over two years, total costs range from $16,384 to $31,306 depending on family income. The typical graduate leaves with $10,250 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $109. With median earnings of $39,018 ten years after graduation, loan payments represent about 3.3% of income. Only 17.52% of students take federal loans, keeping debt levels manageable for most.

Middle-income families get the sweetest deal here, paying roughly half what wealthy families pay while accessing the same agricultural and nursing programs.

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