Otero College is an open-door admissions institution that allows all students the opportunity to reach their academic and personal goals. The faculty and staff at Otero are dedicated to providing support and pathways to ensure student success. Students at Otero can experience the full college experience on the college's beautiful 40-acre campus. On-campus housing, multiple intercollegiate athletic programs and student clubs provide the feel of a true college. Students can earn Associate degrees that are guaranteed to transfer to any Colorado public college or university in pursuit of bachelor degrees, or they can earn Associate degrees and Career and Technical Education certificates that will take them into the workforce. Otero is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Otero maintains one of the lowest rates for fees and room and board in Colorado. Students who attend Otero find the affordability, modern facilities and the latest technology an excellent value for their education dollars. Otero College is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution with approximately 30 percent of the student population having Hispanic ethnicity.