Safety Score
2.06 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
La Junta, CO · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Otero College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 972-student campus.
- 2.06
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,015
- Rank of 3,050
- #25
- CO rank
- 972
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Otero College reports 2.06 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,015 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 2.06
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,015
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Otero College decreased from 2 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesOtero College is a Public institution located in La Junta, CO, enrolling approximately 972 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within CO, it ranks #25 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 972 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Otero College is "Aggravated Assault" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CO averaging 1.23 incidents per 1,000 students, Otero College reports 67% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2015
See peer comparison
State Rank (CO)
#25
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Otero College percentile rank 33.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2015 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Otero College reports 67% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,576
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $7,286
- Avg Net Price
- $11,103
- Median Debt
- $10,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 38%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $34,087
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $39,018
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 51%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyOtero College: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 67% (3 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 35 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 7 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 23 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 21 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Otero College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
CO
Otero College
2.06 incidents / 1,000 students
CT
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
MS
Blue Mountain Christian University
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Lincoln Technical Institute-East Windsor
East Windsor, CT · 971 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Blue Mountain Christian University
Blue Mountain, MS · 971 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Career Networks Institute
Santa Ana, CA · 971 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
The University of Olivet
Olivet, MI · 973 enrolled
Safety Score 6.17
Hilbert College
Hamburg, NY · 973 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Otero College nationally (rank #2015), regardless of size or state.
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
National Rank #2014
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Providence, RI
National Rank #2016
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Portales, NM
National Rank #2013
Asbury University
Wilmore, KY
National Rank #2017
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA
National Rank #2012
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Otero College safe?
Otero College has a safety score of 2.06 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,015 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Otero College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Otero College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in CO.
Does Otero College have fire safety data?
Yes. Otero College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Otero College's Safety Profile
Otero College in La Junta, CO enrolls 972 students and has a safety score of 2.06 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2015 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 2 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Otero College's 2.06 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Otero College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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