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Trinidad State College

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17Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
$500,000+Scholarships awarded every year
16:1Student to teacher ratio

Campus Locations

 

Trinidad Campus

Trinidad, CO

Colorado's first community college, est. 1925. A scenic 17-acre campus overlooking historic Trinidad.

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Valley Campus

Alamosa, CO

A close-knit campus set against 14,000-ft peaks and the headwaters of the Rio Grande.

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Welcome Dr. Dustin Eicke President Trinidad State College

Trinidad State College

Shaping TSC's Next Chapter

We found our new President! We are pleased to announce that Dr. Dustin Eicke has joined the Trojan Family!

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Summer Semester

Summer Is Coming — Register Today

Classes are filling fast. Check the schedule and secure your spot for the semester ahead.

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Financial Aid

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Academic Support

We Can Help — Advisors Are Ready

Have questions about your path? Our academic advisors are here to help you plan, register, and succeed.

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TSC Foundation

Your Gift. Your Legacy.

A chance to give back and support the next generation of Trinidad State students.

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Scholarships & Support

COSI Achieve

Now available at Trinidad State! COSI Achieve offers financial support and holistic student services—career planning, student coaching, community connection, and access to public resources.

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Trinidad State College Receives $125,000 Grant from The Denver Foundation’s Reisher Scholars Program

Return on Higher Education Remains Strong for Colorado Students

Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative Awards $6.8 Million to Support Colorado Students in Pursuing Their Postsecondary Education

Colorado Department of Higher Education Announces up to $1.5 Million in Grant Funds for Scholarship Programs Targeting High-Needs Industries

Program Cost

Tuition rates are identical at Trinidad and Valley campuses. Fees vary slightly by campus and credit load — see the full schedule for exact per-term totals. Course-specific fees (lab materials, software, certification exams) vary by program and are charged per course. Estimates do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Rates are for 2026–2027 and subject to change.
In-State Resident
$183.75/cr hr
$299.75/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Must be a Colorado resident to qualify for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
WUE Student
$275.60/cr hr
Per-credit-hour rate
Western Undergraduate Exchange rate for residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY & US Pacific territories. Learn more at wiche.edu
Out-of-State
$306.40/cr hr
Standard non-resident rate
COF stipend does not apply. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to all students regardless of residency.
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Trinidad State is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI)

HSI is defined in federal law (the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Title V, 2008) as an accredited, degree-granting, public or private nonprofit institution of higher education with 25% or more total undergraduate Hispanic full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment.

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