Dr. Kimberly Zant, President | Otero Junior College
Dr. Kimberly Zant, President | Otero Junior College
The county’s only university was represented by 119 men and 82 women who played for one or more sports teams in 2022. This does not include students playing intramural sports.
Otero County paid a total of $1,382,490 in athletically-related financial aid during 2022.
Data shows that soccer was the most popular sport played, followed by baseball, and basketball.
Students who play sports often have higher graduation rates than non-athletes. More female than male athletes graduate.
The average institutional gift aid for student-athletes is $17,000, with 80% of them receive some kind of academic grant or need-based scholarship.
Number of Students on Collegiate Teams in Otero County in 2022
| Institution | Total Enrollment | Student-athletes Enrollment | Student-athletes ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otero Junior College | 480 | 201 | 2.4 |
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