Trinidad State Junior College
School Highlights
Trinidad State Junior College serves 1,404 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,404 students
- In-state tuition: $4,171
- Out-state tuition: $7,127
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 59%
- 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 90% over five years.
Trinidad State Junior College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
166 staff
87 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Trinidad State Junior College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Trinidad State Junior College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,404 students
723 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1

# Full-Time Students
687 students
528 students

# Part-Time Students
717 students
952 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
687 students
431 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
717 students
717 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
307 students
370 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%

% Asian
1%
3%

% Hispanic
41%
22%

% Black
3%
5%

% White
41%
57%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
3%
4%

% Non Resident races
3%
2%

% Unknown races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.62

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1.52%
1.52%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.61%
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 $3,735. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,127 is less than the state average of $10,371. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,171
$3,735

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,127
$10,371

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
87%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$11,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
62%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trinidad State Junior College cost?
Trinidad State Junior College's tuition is approximately $4,171 for In-State students and $7,127 for Out-State students.
What is Trinidad State Junior College's ranking?
Trinidad State Junior College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition and Least debt for graduating students.
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