Trinidad State Junior College
School Highlights
Trinidad State Junior College serves 1,621 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,621 students
- In-state tuition: $4,171
- Out-state tuition: $7,127
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Trinidad State Junior College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 166 teachers has grown by 69% over five years.
Trinidad State Junior College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
166 staff
87 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Trinidad State Junior College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five years.
The Trinidad State Junior College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,621 students
1,461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
716 students
556 students
# Part-Time Students
905 students
905 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
307 students
578 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
42%
25%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
37%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.63
College Completion Rate
41%
52%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,171 is more than the state average of $3,768. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,127 is less than the state average of $10,421. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,171
$3,768
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,127
$10,421
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$11,634
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,075
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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