Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $2,358 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,958 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $13,740 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $8,764 | State avg: $19,498. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 7.30% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 4.46% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Rio Salado College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,958
Books and supplies
$1,104
Fees and remainder
$3,678
Sticker price
$13,740
Average net price
$8,764
Average aid coverage
36%
$4,976 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Rio Salado College pays approximately $8,764 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Arizona average of $19,498 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Rio Salado College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arizona and national averages.
Rio Salado College net price
$8,764
Arizona average
$19,498
National average
$17,506
Rio Salado College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,958 and average net price at $8,764. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,958
Current net price
$8,764
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
3.90%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$41,015
Undergraduates
4,879
10-Year Median Earnings - Rio Salado College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Rio Salado College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Rio Salado College?
Undergraduates
4,879
Completion rate
3.90%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
7.30%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
4.46%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 7.30% of Rio Salado College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 4.46% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Rio Salado College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
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Accreditation
Rio Salado College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Rio Salado College is listed at 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Rio Salado College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Salado College | Not available | $8,958 | $8,764 | $41,015 |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | 87.50% | $20,462 | $37,002 | $92,405 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 75.19% | $42,204 | $39,983 | $84,131 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - Arizona | Not available | $3,257 | Not available | $79,652 |
| Alliant International University - Phoenix | Not available | $13,918 | Not available | $66,666 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Rio Salado College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Rio Salado College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Rio Salado College tuition?
Rio Salado College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,958.
What is Rio Salado College's average net price?
Rio Salado College's average net price in the local dataset is $8,764.
What is Rio Salado College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,015 for Rio Salado College.
Is Rio Salado College accredited?
Rio Salado College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Rio Salado College?
The local dataset lists 4,879 undergraduate students at Rio Salado College.
What percentage of Rio Salado College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Rio Salado College in the local dataset is 7.30%.
What is the federal loan rate at Rio Salado College?
The federal loan rate for Rio Salado College in the local dataset is 4.46%.
Where should I verify Rio Salado College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Rio Salado College or the latest official federal education data.