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Otero Junior College
La Junta, CO, United States
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At Otero Junior College, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $3,528 a year after grants, against $3,699 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$4,896
$11,507 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $3,528 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $4,786 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $4,990 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $8,520 |
| Over $110,000 | $3,699 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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