by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Otero College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Otero College stood at $4,576 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $7,286. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $518 in-state and $518 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,058 | $6,768 |
| Fees | $518 | $518 |
| Total | $4,576 | $7,286 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Otero College charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Otero College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In CO | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Otero College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Otero College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Otero College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,680 | $6,136 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,754 | $6,258 |
| One Year Ago | $3,941 | $6,571 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,058 | $6,768 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Otero JC has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $7,504 next year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.67%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,744. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.55%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $7,544.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,744 | $7,544 |
| In 2 Years | $4,918 | $7,811 |
| In 3 Years | $5,098 | $8,088 |
| In 4 Years | $5,285 | $8,375 |
| In 5 Years | $5,479 | $8,672 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $31,818, compared with about $20,045 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Otero College, go to the Otero College Financial Aid page.
