Tempe,
AZ
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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
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
Composite SAT Range
Not available
Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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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
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 Time88%
Part Time87%
In State13%
Out-of-StateData 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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