Rio Salado College
Rio Salado College is a public 4-year institution in Tempe, AZ. It enrolls about 18,631 students.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Tempe, AZ 85281 |
| County | Maricopa County |
| Enrollment | 18,631 |
| Acceptance rate | — |
| Applicants / admitted | — |
| In-state tuition & fees | $2,358 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,958 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 4% |
| Transfer-out rate | 38% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $9,003 |
| Campus setting | City: Midsize |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Website | www.rio.maricopa.edu/ |
| Phone | 4805178000 |
Admissions
This institution does not report first-year admission figures to IPEDS, often because admission is open.
Cost
In-state students pay about $2,358 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $8,958. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,003 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,976 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,272 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,612 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,740 |
| Over $110,000 | $12,507 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 77 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 4% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Rio Salado College is in Tempe, AZ, Maricopa County. Its coordinates are 33.4133, -111.9742.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Rio Salado College?
Rio Salado College does not report a selective admission rate to IPEDS; it may have open admission.
How much does Rio Salado College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $2,358 for in-state students and $8,958 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Rio Salado College?
About 18,631 students are enrolled.