
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.
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| Institution Type | 2-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Less than one year certificate One but less than two years certificate Associate's degree |
| Campus Setting | Rural: Fringe |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
| School Costs | |
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At Rio Salado College, 53.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 15.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $1,848), and 12% receive loans ($7,318 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,352. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Rio Salado College is $11,005 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $1,734 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $7,518 |
| Total Expense In State Off Campus | $16,830 |
| Total Expense in State off Campus With Family | $8,478 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus | $22,614 |
| Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy | $14,262 |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 69.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 51.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 18.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 48.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | Jan. 3 |
| Admissions Office Phone | (480) 517-8000 |
| Admissions Office Email | academic.advisement@riosalado.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.riosalado.edu/advisement/transfer/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=RioFuturePage?&utm_medium=BodyLink&utm_campaign=AdvisementTransfer |
| Admissions Website | http://www.riosalado.edu/current/Pages/ImportantDocuments.aspx?utm_source=HomePage&utm_medium=BodyLink&utm_campaign=Homepage-Trending5 |
| Rio Salado College Programs | |||||
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences | 107 | ||||
| Horticultural Science | 107 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 966 | 28 | |||
| Accounting | 0 | ||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | |||||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | |||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 21 | 10 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 8 | 0 | |||
| Business/Commerce, General | 7 | 0 | |||
| Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry | 1 | 0 | |||
| Customer Service Management | 134 | ||||
| Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation | 795 | ||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | 0 | ||||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 18 | ||||
| Transportation/Transportation Management | 0 | ||||
| Communications technologies/technicians and support services | 82 | ||||
| Graphic Communications, General | 82 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 287 | 50 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 2 | 0 | |||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | 4 | ||||
| Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst | 0 | ||||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | ||||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 271 | 50 | |||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 5 | ||||
| Construction trades | 169 | ||||
| Carpentry/Carpenter | 142 | ||||
| Electrician | 27 | ||||
| Education | 2 | 7 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||||
| Education, General | 0 | ||||
| Education, Other | 1 | 2 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 0 | ||||
| Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician | 0 | ||||
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | |||||
| Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech | 0 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 116 | 99 | |||
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 7 | ||||
| Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 31 | ||||
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 23 | ||||
| Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant | |||||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | 48 | ||||
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 86 | 20 | |||
| Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities | 0 | 127 | |||
| General Studies | 0 | 45 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 81 | ||||
| Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians | 12 | ||||
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 11 | ||||
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician | 1 | ||||
| Military Technologies | 2 | 3 | |||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Personal and culinary services | 16 | 0 | |||
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General | 16 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services, Other | 0 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Precision production | 46 | 0 | |||
| Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking | 0 | 0 | |||
| Welding Technology/Welder | 46 | ||||
| Psychology | 0 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 0 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 22 | 9 | |||
| Public Administration | 22 | 9 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | |||||
| Security and protective services | 1218 | 52 | |||
| Corrections | 519 | 2 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 686 | 42 | |||
| Fire Science/Fire-fighting | 13 | 8 | |||
| Transportation and materials moving | 60 | 0 | |||
| Air Transportation, Other | 3 | ||||
| Airline Flight Attendant | 38 | 0 | |||
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 19 | 0 | |||
| Visual and performing arts | 87 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 87 | ||||
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