Rio Salado College

Rio Salado at a Glance

Public
School Type
2+ years
Typical Program Length
City: Midsize
Campus Setting
15,682
Students Enrolled
25:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
10%
Graduation Rate

Cost of Attending Rio Salado

$2,358
Avg Tuition
$3,474
Average Loan
$4,711
High Net Cost

Tuition History

Net price ranges from $6,249 to $4,711 depending on aid.

CategoryTuition Trends
2021$2,070
2022$2,070
2023$2,070
2024$2,358

Popular Academic Programs

  • Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Fine and Studio Art
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
  • Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
  • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Awards Conferred

CategoryAwards Conferred
Associate's Degree768
Certificate (< 2yrs)761

Rio Salado Financial Outcomes

Percent of New Students with Loans

13%
Students have loans

Average Student Loan Amounts

Rio Salado students borrow an average of $3,474 in loans including federal and private sources.

CategoryAverage Loan Amount
Rio Salado College$3,474
Colleges with Bachelors Programs Avg$6,721

Other Academic Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program
  • Accepts Military Training Credits
  • Recognized Student Veteran organization
  • Accepts Credit for Life Experiences
  • Accepts Advanced Placement (AP) Credits
  • Weekend and Evening Classes
  • Academic and Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services for Students
  • Physical Library Facilities
  • Library Collection - Printed Materials
  • Digital Library Resources
  • Trained Library Staff

Comparison with Peers

Tuition
Grad Rate
Loan %
Rio Salado College
$2,358
10.0%
13.0%
Associates Colleges with Transfer/Career Programs
$4,144
31.0%
14.6%
Public
$6,798
45.0%
26.3%
Exclusively Undergraduate - 2 Year Programs
$9,662
40.3%
31.8%
Arizona
$16,419
49.3%
49.2%

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