Trinidad State College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,188 students.
About This School
Trinidad State College is a public institution located in Trinidad, Colorado with approximately 1,188 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,772 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $33,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Trinidad State College is a public community college in Trinidad, Colorado. It was founded in 1925, making it the first community college in the state of Colorado. Trinidad State also operates a satellite campus in the city of Alamosa, Colorado, roughly 100 miles northwest of Trinidad. The college offers 49 degree programs in vocational fields. The college's name changed from Trinidad State Junior College to Trinidad State College in 2021.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,500 in median debt and $11,197/year net price, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere in Colorado, which matters a lot for a vocational-focused community college. However, the 67% freshman retention rate and 56% graduation rate suggest many students don't make it to the finish line, so you'll want to go in with a clear plan and use support resources early. If you're pursuing a specific trade or vocational certificate and want to minimize financial risk, this is a reasonable choice — just know that median earnings of $33,200 a decade out reflect the nature of the programs, not a path to high salaries.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 33% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,188 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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