Rio Salado College

Rio Salado College is the largest of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges. Rio Salado was founded in 1978 as a college without a campus. The college serves working adults who want or need an alternative to a traditional college environment. Most classes are offered via advanced technology and through a variety of convenient delivery formats and flexible schedules.

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Supplimentary Information

Tuition

  • Through WUE You'd Save: $6,795
  • WUE: $4,365
  • Resident: $2,910
  • Nonresident: $11,160

NOTE: Estimated tuition rates and savings shown are per academic year and are from WICHE’s most recent Tuition & Fees Report for 2023-2024. Fees are additional.

IMPORTANT: Verify full estimated cost of attendance with the institution’s bursar, admissions, financial aid or graduate admissions (for WRGP) office. Tuition rates for more specialized undergraduate/graduate programs may be much higher than the tuition rate for standard programs. To receive the discounted tuition rate, program must be WUE- or WRGP-eligible. You must apply by the school’s deadlines and meet their academic eligibility and residency requirements.

WUE Admissions Info*

  • WUE Rate for Transfers: Yes, all majors
  • Majors Avail. Online at WUE Rate: Yes

*Requirements may vary by major

Quick Facts

  • Located in: Tempe, Arizona
  • Type: 2-Year Public
  • Minority Serving Institution:
    • Hispanic-Serving Institution
  • Campus Housing Available: No
  • Interstate Passport Member: No