About Otero
Founded in 1941, Otero College is located on an attractive 40-acre campus on the southern edge of La Junta, Colorado. Otero College is proud of its reputation as one of the finest community colleges in the State of Colorado.
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Otero College provides quality higher education that is accessible, transforms lives, expands employment opportunities, enriches our communities, promotes individual and global cultural diversity, and fosters economic development.
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Student Life
Once you become a Rattler, you become part of a dynamic and diverse group of students, many of whom will become your life-long friends. Whether you live in the residence halls or commute to campus, every week you will find opportunities to join in activities with campus clubs, play intramural sports, or cheer on one of the 12 Rattler athletic teams.
Academics
At Otero College don't just think about your future but take action now to make it a reality. Otero offers more than fifty academic programs to choose from.