San Juan College

Located on the golden plains of southeastern Colorado, Lamar Community College is a Hispanic Serving Institution focused on providing a high-quality education for residents of Prowers, Baca, Kiowa, and Cheyenne Counties. Along with offering unique programs and NJCAA/NIRA athletics, we pride ourselves on providing small class sizes, a team of dedicated staff, and an idyllic location that make us a destination college for students of all ages from across Colorado, the nation, and around the world.

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.