School Information

21.7
Total Enrollment 20,865
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 36 : 1

Rio Salado College

http://www.rio.maricopa.edu
2323 W 14th St, Tempe, Arizona 85281
(480) 517-8000

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.

General Information
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

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.

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
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

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
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
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

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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