Otero College

Nursing Department

Otero College is a Public institution with a campus in La Junta, Colorado. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Colorado Board of Nursing. The La Junta, Colorado campus for Otero College is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 999. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $4,226, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $6,730 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)

Visit the Otero College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Colorado periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Colorado Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Colorado will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:999
Student-to-faculty ratio:16-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$4,226
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$6,730
Room and board:$8,480
Percent on financial aid:99%
Campus housing:yes
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 43%
Female 57%
Full-Time 48%
Part-Time 52%
Undergraduate 100%
Graduate 0%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Otero College. You can also see the Otero College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Otero College in La Junta, Colorado

  • Address: 1802 Colorado Ave, La Junta, Colorado 81050
  • Phone Number: 719-384-6885

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Last updated: May 26, 2024

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