Rio Salado College
Rio Salado College is one of the twenty public 2-year colleges in Arizona. The campus is located in an urban area, in Tempe.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 17,635 students attend the school. Every year 14% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Rio Salado College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,064, and fees were $30. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,848 and $30 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students17,635 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio30:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate34% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1981 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1966 - 06/30/2010 |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $86/credit | |
| In State Students | $86/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $327/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $3,870 | $3,870 | $14,715 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,020 | $6,020 | $22,890 |
| BSN | 125 | $10,750 | $10,750 | $40,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 86% of Rio Salado College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 78% | $3,695 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $800 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | -- | -- |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 12% | $902 |
| Federal Student Loans | 56% | $2,940 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,850
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,659 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,396 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,760 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,629 |
| Over $110,000$10,784 |
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Student Population
17,635
Undergrads
0
Graduates
11,091
Women
6,544
Men
13%
Full-time
87%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
51% |
|
Hispanic |
22% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
11% |
|
Black/African American |
7% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Arizona state board of nursing.
