Lamar Community College

Founded in 1956, San Juan College (SJC) is a two-year higher education institution that offers academic and career and technical education. SJC serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to more than 9,000 students seeking academic credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. Students can choose from over 140 two-year degree and certificate programs. In addition, the College provides workforce training to approximately 4,000 students and delivers non-credit community learning classes to 1,800 students annually. Dedicated to student success and completion, San Juan College offers innovative, challenging, and affordable academic programs that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in the global economy.

Founded in 1941, Otero College is located on an attractive 40-acre campus on the southern edge of La Junta, Colorado. The town itself lies at an elevation of 4,002 feet, has a population of 6,800, a movie theater, bowling alley, and over 30 eating options. La Junta is located in the Arkansas Valley, right in the heart of Southeast Colorado’s farming and ranching country. Rich with Native American history, La Junta has a story around every turn. Take a walk along the Santa Fe Trail, become a spectator of the tarantula migration, or go back in time at the historic Bent’s Fort.

Founded in 1870 as the Colorado Agricultural College, Colorado State University is now among the nation's leading research universities. Our world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, environmental science, and biomedical technology attracted more than $300 million in research funding annually. Our professional programs in veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, journalism, agriculture and construction management are ranked among the nation's best. Colorado State is the "university of choice"​ for Colorado residents; 30% of all of Colorado's science, math, engineering and technology majors pursue degrees at CSU.