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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- 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 stayed relatively flat 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
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
166 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Trinidad State Junior College has declined by 13% 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,404 students
2,187 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
687 students
687 students
# Part-Time Students
717 students
1,500 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
687 students
528 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
717 students
952 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
307 students
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
41%
22%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
41%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
56%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.68%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,171 is less than the state average of $4,455. 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 $10,707. The out-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,171
$4,455
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,127
$10,707
% 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
83%
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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