A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at OJC are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Otero Junior College has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
27%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Otero Junior College with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OJC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
434
|
| Women |
565
|
OJC serves a very low number of students outside of Colorado, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 32.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127778 IPEDS survey data for Otero Junior College.