Dr. Kimberly Zant, President | Otero Junior College
Dr. Kimberly Zant, President | Otero Junior College
Data shows that students paid $4,600 on average to attend Otero College courses at the time, $126 more than the previous school year.
For comparison, Colorado universities charge students an annual average of $15,009 per year.
At the time, a total of $1.4 million in grants or scholarships were awarded to full-time undergraduates who enrolled in the university. Additionally, federal student loans reached $222,853.
Currently, there are 999 students enrolled in Otero College.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Institution | Number of Students Receiving Grants | Total Amount of Grants Received | Average Amount of Grant Per Student | Number of Students Receiving Loans | Total Amount of Loans Received | Average Amount of Loans Per Student |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otero College | 158 | $1,422,301 | $9,002 | 47 | $222,853 | $4,742 |
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