- ProfessorsB-
- ValueC+
- DiversityB
- SafetyA
- Student ExperienceC-
- LocationA+
Rio Salado College is ...
Public
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Scores Range
—
ACT Scores Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
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Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$8,166/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 68%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.59 responses
- 87%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.55 responses
- 73%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.55 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Corrections and Corrections Administration
1,368 GraduatesBusiness Support Services
1,306 GraduatesData Processing
480 GraduatesPolice and Criminal Science
463 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
273 GraduatesSubstance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
211 GraduatesArts
210 GraduatesGraphic Communications
163 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
149 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Corrections
134 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,595Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
49%
Pell Grant
83%
Varsity Athletes
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After Rio Salado College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
6%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
81%
National
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Rio Salado College Reviews
386 reviews
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Rio Salado College is a strictly online college that caters to those individuals that need to complete a few courses for a degree or simply want to learn. The benefit of attending an online college is the ease of accessibility for those that are employed full time and/or have children. I personally loved how it was not structured like a typical college with spring and fall semesters, rather it allowed individuals the opportunity to start a class on any Monday of any week. I would like to see more involvement between Professors and students, especially regarding assignments and the desired requirements for each assignment. There seems to be a disconnection that does not allow students the chance to speak to their respective Professor unless done through email which entails the Professor to interpret what the student is trying to ask or convey.
My overall experience has been great! The class schedules are flexible, they have weekly start dates and since they are online classes I can choose what time I want to work on a certain subject. I love not being locked down to a set schedule and because of this you can usually work ahead and complete assignments early. On another note if you are falling behind you can request extensions and teachers are flexible with this. I am a single working mom so attending a standard college where you have to attend the classes in person just was not feasible for me. Rio Salado's online courses has made getting my degree a posibility!
After many years of domestic violence and substance abuse and a near fatal suicide attempt, I found God and decided to get an education. My goal is to become an addictions counselor. I found exactly what i was looking for at Rio Salado community college. The staff is very helpful and have directed me in making the right choices. What i value most at Rio is that they honestly care about their students and are willing to help us reach our goals.