School Highlights
Trinidad State College serves 1,500 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 82%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,500 students
- In-state tuition: $4,171
- Out-state tuition: $7,127
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Trinidad State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 166 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Trinidad State College
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
166 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Trinidad State College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Trinidad State College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,500 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
615 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
885 students
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
615 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
885 students
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
307 students
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
42%
20%
% White
2%
18%
% Hawaiian
41%
38%
% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
56%
0.636%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4144%
0.2575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,400
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,171 is more than the state average of $3,735. The in-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,127 is less than the state average of $10,403. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,171
$3,735
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,127
$10,403
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,000
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trinidad State College cost?
Trinidad State College's tuition is approximately $4,171 for In-State students and $7,127 for Out-State students.
What is Trinidad State College's ranking?
Trinidad State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.
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