Trinidad State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	247
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	41%

Located in Trinidad, Colorado, Trinidad State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Trinidad State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Trinidad State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Trinidad State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Trinidad State is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Colorado state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 43% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Trinidad State is 63% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Colorado is 69%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Trinidad State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,279

Cost of attendance at Trinidad State College in 2022 for students from Colorado.

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Colorado's average	$8,123
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,648

Cost of attendance at Trinidad State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Colorado's average	$20,262
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Trinidad State College received on average $7,972 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,972

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	133	51%	$5,380	$715,550
Other Federal Grant	191	73%	$4,944	$944,248
State Grant/Scholarships	105	40%	$2,468	$259,125
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	151	58%	$3,856	$582,272
Total Grant & Scholarships	224	85%	$7,972	$1,785,645

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Trinidad State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Trinidad State College students is 41.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.2%.

41.4%

white 55.7% 39 students
unknown 33.3% 4 students
hispanic 33.8% 22 students
International Students 50.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Trinidad State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Trinidad State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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