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Tempe, AZ 85281
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Rio Salado College
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Information Summary
Ranks 3077th overall and 54th in Arizona
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
33.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,694 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
63 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
55% / 19% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
17,952 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Tempe, AZ 85281
| Surrounding community | Fringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 51,051 (51,001 urban / 50 rural) |
| Households | 20,173 (2.3 people per house) |
| Families | 7,909 (3.12 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,853 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,637 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 364 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1,704 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 37,904 |
| Pop. — Other | 7,657 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Urban-serving Multicampus
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force |  —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Rio Salado College?
Ranks 3425th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,560 | $6,432 | $6,720 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $65 | $90 | $90 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,694 | $7,566 | $7,854 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $15,438 | $20,310 | $20,598 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $7,770 | $12,642 | $12,930 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,450  $1,590 |
$5,554  $6,462 |
$6,202  $6,750 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,024  $1,104 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,098  $7,668 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $4,698  $5,076 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,698  $5,076 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Rio Salado College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Rio Salado College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Rio Salado College Ranks 2518th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,458 | 10 |  30% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,810 | 1 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,141 | 9 |  27% |
| Any financial aid type | 12 |  36% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Rio Salado College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 18 | 20 | 38 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 411 | 660 | 1,071 |
Hispanic | 772 | 1,312 | 2,084 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 275 | 409 | 684 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 72 | 219 | 291 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,260 | 7,312 | 11,572 |
Race Unknown | 803 | 1,409 | 2,212 |
| Total | 6,611 | 11,341 | 17,952 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Rio Salado College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 588 | 269 | 857 | |
| 223 | 585 | 808 | |
| 600 | 73 | 673 | |
| 262 | 280 | 542 | |
| 126 | 177 | 303 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Rio Salado College Ranks 391st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $73,977 ($77,393 male / $72,358 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 28 (9 male / 19 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 526 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $540,795 |
Rio Salado College Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Rio Salado College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination and Weekend College. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Rio Salado College.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Dental Assistance, Dental Hygiene, Nursing – Practical, Nursing Assistance, Substance Abuse Counseling
- Public Administration and Service:
- Public Administration
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General
- Security and Protective Services:
- Law Enforcement Administration
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Banking/Financial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, International Business, Office Management
The cost per credit hour (overall) was $258 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.
Rio Salado College Admissions
Transfer students are not ignored, alternatively did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 30th of June. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Moreover, The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Rio Salado College Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at thirty-two percent scholarships per grants and sixty-eight percent loans per jobs. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Minority Status and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Rio Salado College Students
Rio Salado College offers Associate degrees. In addition, it is part of an Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus.
This school features the Urban setting, Very large city (over 500,000) and Commuter campus. In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as public radio stations. Remarkably, the school is located 120 miles from Tucson, 10 miles from Phoenix.
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