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Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ 2-Year Public
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About Rio Salado College

Rio Salado College is one of ten Maricopa Community Colleges and one of the largest online public community colleges in the nation, serving more than 35,000 students annually with more than 18,000 online in 50 states. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Rio Salado College offers nearly 600 online classes, 135+ degree and certificate programs and general education courses. The college also provides support for dual enrollment, military and incarcerated students, and serves as the largest provider of adult education in Arizona.

Rio Salado College is a public, state college in the city of Tempe, Arizona. Rio Salado College was founded in 1978. The college currently enrolls around 17,078 students per year, including 17,078 undergrads.

Rio Salado College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate Info Not Available
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional May require tests

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Rio Salado College is located in the city of Tempe, Arizona, near Phoenix.

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College Info

2323 West 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281-6950

Campus Setting: Urban

Rio Salado College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Rio Salado College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Rio Salado College is Continuous processing.

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Rio Salado College SAT Scores

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Rio Salado College Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$2,358

In State

$8,958

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$2,328
$8,928
Fees
$30
$30
Housing
Unknown
Unknown
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Rio Salado College is like? There are approximately 17,078 students enrolled at Rio Salado College. 12% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from AZ and 13% percent of students are from other states.

12%

Full Time

88%

Part Time

87%

In State

13%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

17,078

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$2,358

Out-of-State

$8,958

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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