Academics
With locations all around the state of Arizona, Rio Salado College is a Maricopa Community College which prides itself on being the
Rio Salado College
Information Summary
| Overall Score (about) | 30.8 |
| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | $3,494 |
| Admission Success rate | N/A |
| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 43 : 1 |
| Retention (full-time / part-time) | 30% / 29% |
| Enrollment Total (all students) | 18,304 |
Admissions
Prospective Rio Salado College students may register online, or by telephone, mail, fax or in-person. Admissions criteria may vary by program. Students should be being by selecting the classes they wish to enroll in from the online class schedule or by consulting and advisor. Before registering for classes, students should verify any course prerequisites and descriptions. All tuition and fees must be paid prior to the start date of all course work.
Students at Rio Salado College are encouraged to register online by utilizing my.maricopa.edu, where they may also access important information and documents like student transcripts, grades, financial aid info, payment information and more. All new students Hill be assigned a MEID username, which allows login to RioLearn, and my.maricopa.edu.
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Financial Aid
Students at Rio Salado will be charged by the credit hour for all classes in which they have successfully enrolled. Residents of Maricopa County will pay tuition at a discounted rate, with Out-of-County and Out-of-State residents will pay a higher hourly price per credit hour.
Any student wishing to apply for financial aid at RSC must begin by filling out the FAFSA and contacting the Rio Salado Financial Aid Office. Students may qualify for assistance, including but not limited to grants, loans, and work study programs. Additional assistance is available by way of scholarships, offered by various community and national organizations, including but not limited to the American Muslim Women
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Students
Rio Salado College encourages a diverse group of students, across gender, age and racial barriers. The majority of students, however, are between 20 and 29 years of age. Communication between students, faculty and support staff is encouraged via webcam chat, and instant messaging, as RSC makes a priority of using technology to better and empower students. Students have use of campus resources like computer labs, counseling centers, disability resources and services, international student services, libraries, RioCast, tutoring, testing and veteran affairs. College and career success classes are offered to students to help develop study and learning skills, as well as set career and academic goals. Available courses include Career Exploration, Creating College Success, and Strategies for College Success.
New to Rio Salado is the RioLounge, an online student union available only to Rio students. Here students find a forum to meet, chat, discuss and learn about campus news and activities, buy and sell items, and participate in student groups. Anything a student would expect to find in a traditional student union can be found in this virtual student meeting place.
Student Enrollment Demographics
Local Community
Rio Salado College prides itself on its community connections for not only students but faculty and staff. Community outreach opportunities include education opportunities, radio stations and outreach events. Educational opportunities pair students with un-served and underserved communities via organizations like the Boys & Girls Club Scholarship, Educational Programs for Incarcerated Students, Adult Basic Education and the Maricopa Career Network. Local events and fairs that encourage RSC student participation include the Tempe chamber State of the City Address, the Luke Air Force Base Fall Festival, the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and the Arizona Women
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