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Rio Salado College
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Annual Tuition
$2,358
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
3.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$41,015
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Rio Salado College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Tempe, AZ. With a competitive tuition profile of $2,358, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 3.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$9,432
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.9 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$11,015
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$100,718
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$210,868
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 4%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Rio Salado College is $9,500.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
2
Burglary
2
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$2,358
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
42.6%
Success
3.9%
In-State Cost
$2,358
Age 25+ Students
30.4%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 6
Working at 6yr
4,425 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.