Rio Salado College

2-4 Years Public College In Tempe, AZ

Rio Salado College (referred to as Rio Salado) is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tempe, AZ. It is classified as Associate's - Public Urban-serving Single Campus school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Rio Salado College is $2,358 for Arizona residents and $8,958 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 17,078 and student to faculty ratio is 3.57% (28 to 1).The highest degree offered at Rio Salado College is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$2,358 (Arizona Residents) $8,958 (out-of-state)
Student Population17,078
Graduation Rate10%
Student to Faculty Ratio28 to 1
Rio Salado College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1981 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Rio Salado College is $2,358 for Arizona residents and $8,958 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Rio Salado College offers the alternative tuition plans. 90 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $849 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Rio Salado College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Rio Salado College offers weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Rio Salado College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Rio Salado College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
Rio Salado College Mission Statement
As an institution of higher education placing high value on student learning, Rio Salado College creates convenient, high-quality learning opportunities for diverse populations. We specalize in customized, unique programs and partnerships, accelerated formats and distance delivery. In all that we do, we pursue continuous improvement and innovation, and we challenge the limits of tradition.