Trinidad State College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Trinidad State College is a public certificate and vocational school in Trinidad, Colorado, enrolling about 1,188 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,772 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,608. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $36,475 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,608
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,772 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,188 50.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 55.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition decrease of 14.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,373
- Room & Board: $9,693 annual estimate
Trinidad State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Trinidad State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Trinidad State College?
Trinidad State College is located in Trinidad, CO (ZIP 81082).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Trinidad State College public or private?
Trinidad State College is a Public institution.
How much does Trinidad State College cost?
Published tuition: $4,608 in-state, $7,318 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,772.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,366 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,284 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,379 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,945 |
| $110,001+ | $18,413 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,432.
How big is Trinidad State College?
Total enrollment: 1,188 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,373 students.
About 50% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Trinidad State College?
150%-time completion rate: 54.50%.
First-year retention: 63.8%.
What do graduates of Trinidad State College earn?
Median earnings: $36,025 six years after entry; $36,475 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,908.
45.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Trinidad State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (126 completions)
- Lineworker (117 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (77 completions)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other (66 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (60 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (54 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (52 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (48 completions)
- Gunsmithing/Gunsmith (37 completions)
- 00.0460 (33 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Trinidad State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.50%; median earnings $36,475 at 10 years; net price $10,772. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,608
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Trinidad State College was $4,608.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,772
2024 Value
In 2024 Trinidad State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,772.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,088 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,772 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,432 4-Year In-State Tuition
$29,272 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,693 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,460 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,761 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$63,044 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Trinidad State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
45.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Trinidad State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Trinidad State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,167 | $7,285 | $10,875 |
| 2014 | $4,171 | $7,127 | $10,072 |
| 2015 | $4,530 | $7,318 | $10,280 |
| 2016 | $4,723 | $7,648 | $11,091 |
| 2017 | $5,027 | $7,918 | $11,881 |
| 2018 | $5,160 | $8,162 | $10,806 |
| 2019 | $5,121 | $8,100 | $10,544 |
| 2020 | $5,299 | $8,368 | $10,667 |
| 2021 | $5,279 | $8,648 | $11,909 |
| 2022 | $5,194 | $8,314 | $11,985 |
| 2023 | $4,468 | $7,100 | $11,197 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Trinidad State College reported total enrollment of about 1,188 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 49% male and 51% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (43.5%), White (33.2%), and Black or African American (9.4%). About 45.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 55.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Trinidad State College in 2024 is 1,188 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,373 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
54.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Trinidad State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 85% male / 15% female
- Lineworker: 95% male / 5% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 57% male / 43% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Trinidad State College.
Return on Investment
$8,908 Median Student Debt
$36,475 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
746.52% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Trinidad State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 35 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 126 completions
2. Lineworker: 117 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 77 completions
4. Science Technologies/Technicians, Other: 66 completions
5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 60 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 54 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 52 completions
8. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 48 completions
9. Gunsmithing/Gunsmith: 37 completions
Most popular programs at Trinidad State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Trinidad State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Trinidad State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,277
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,846
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Trinidad State College is a public institution located in Trinidad, CO, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Lineworker, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 1,188 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (43.5%), White (33.2%), Black or African American (9.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 54.50%. Approximately 45.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 55.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Trinidad, CO 81082
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Trinidad State College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Trinidad State College located?
Trinidad State College is located in Trinidad, CO.
How much does Trinidad State College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,608 and average net price is $10,772 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,693 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Trinidad State College?
Trinidad State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,373 students, Hispanic or Latino (43.5%), White (33.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Trinidad State College?
About 55.7% of students at Trinidad State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Trinidad State College earn?
Median earnings are $36,025 six years after entry and $36,475 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Trinidad State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Trinidad State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,908.
Is Trinidad State College public or private?
Trinidad State College is a public institution located in Trinidad, CO.
Is Trinidad State College an HBCU?
No. Trinidad State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Trinidad State College a tribal college?
No. Trinidad State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Trinidad State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Trinidad State College reports 43.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Trinidad State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Trinidad State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Colorado trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.