by our College Data Analytics TeamTrinidad State College is a public institution in Trinidad, Colorado enrolling 1,188 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 55%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,646 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 32%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Trinidad State College ranks #1,646 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 32%.
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Trinidad State College was awarded 20 badges in the 2027 rankings.
TSC is ranked #1,646 out of 5,159 schools in the nation for overall quality on College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges list.
TSC also holds the #23 spot on the Best Colleges in Colorado ranking.
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The student to faculty ratio at Trinidad State College is about average at 16 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
When estimating how much access students will have to their teachers, some people like to look at what percentage of faculty members are full time. This is because part-time teachers may not have as much time to spend on campus as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Trinidad State College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The freshmen retention rate tells us what percentage of first-year, full-time students choose to continue on to their sophomore year at a particular school. The rate at Trinidad State College is 64%, which is about average when compared to the national rate of 68%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at TSC for first-time, full-time students is 55%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Trinidad State College.
In the current academic year, there are 1,188 undergraduates at TSC.
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The average net price of TSC is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,366 | $10,284 | $10,379 | $14,945 | $18,413 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of TSC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At TSC, approximately 12% of students took out student loans averaging $6,493 a year. That adds up to $25,972 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 23.2%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Trinidad State College.
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree from Trinidad State College make about $36,475 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is about 26% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Trinidad State College make the most money.
Trinidad State College is an public institution located in Trinidad, Colorado. Trinidad is a great place for students who enjoy small town life. Get more details about the location of Trinidad State College.
Contact information for Trinidad State College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 600 Prospect Street, Trinidad, CO 81082 |
| Phone: | 7198465011 |
| Website: | www.trinidadstate.edu/ |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 15 majors graduated from Trinidad State College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 815 | NA |
| Electrical & Power Installation | 113 | $58,602 |
| Cosmetology | 95 | $12,709 |
| Other Science Technologies | 89 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 79 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 78 | $19,007 |
| Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 68 | NA |
| Nursing | 53 | $61,524 |
| General Psychology | 47 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 31 | NA |
726 students took at least one online class at Trinidad State College.
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
Learn more about online learning at Trinidad State College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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