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Rio Salado College

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2023 Tuition & Fees $7,854
($2,069)
Student Population 15,682
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $2,863
Graduation Rate 9 %
Students:Faculty 25

Academic Overview

Rio Salado College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Tempe, Arizona. It is an Associate's - Private Not-for-profit by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $2,069 for Arizona residents and $7,854 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 15,682 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Rio Salado College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $43,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Rio Salado's tuition & fees is $2,069 for Arizona residents and $7,854 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Arizona ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$2,069$7,854
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Rio Salado.
The average received amount of financial aid is $2,863 and 18% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 15,682 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Rio Salado College is 9 %
Graduation Rate
9%
Transfer-out Rate for Rio Salado College is 20 %
Transfer-out Rate
20%
Retention Rate for Rio Salado College is 37 %
Retention Rate
37%
Student Population for Rio Salado College is 15,682
Student Population
15,682
Student to Faculty Ratio for Rio Salado College is 25 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
25 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $2,863 at Rio Salado College.
Financial Aid Amount
$2,863

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone480-517-8000
WEBwww.rio.maricopa.edu/
Net Price Calculatorwww.riosalado.edu/cashier/Pages/TuitionCalculator.aspx
Athleticwww.riosalado.edu/about/research-planning/Pages/Institutional-Effectiveness.aspx
Disability Servicewww.riosalado.edu/disability_services/Pages/default.aspx

Offered Degrees

Rio Salado offers 167 major programs through online and on-site education where 94 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
One but less than two years certificate208
Associate's Degree8152

Special Learning Opportunities

Rio Salado College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. The school provides teacher certification programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Rio Salado College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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