Rio Salado 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,070

Cost of attendance at Rio Salado College in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$9,348
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,854

Cost of attendance at Rio Salado College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average	$23,687
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Rio Salado College was $9,426. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Rio Salado

Rio Salado net price calculator

$9,426

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Arizona and nationwide.

Arizona's average	$14,790
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Rio Salado for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,426	$231 (2%)	$8,337	$9,334	$11,727	$12,460	$13,285
2021	$9,657	$760 (9%)	$9,344	$8,235	$11,127	$13,529	$14,002
2020	$8,897	$2,061 (30%)	$9,102	$8,482	$9,605	$13,490	$13,490
2019	$6,836	$14	$6,631	$7,839	$6,691	$8,089	$10,942
2018	$6,850	$145 (2%)	$6,659	$7,396	$7,760	$10,629	$10,784
2017	$6,995	$11	$6,645	$6,816	$8,615	$9,737	$10,678
2016	$7,006	$1,160 (14%)	$6,968	$7,482	$8,282	$11,130	$11,130
2015	$8,166	$2	$8,090	$8,149	$9,252	$11,756	$11,855
2014	$8,164	--	$8,056	$8,515	$8,889		$11,811

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Rio Salado College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$14,542	$2,472 (15%)	$2,070	$11,008	$1,464
2021	$17,014	$392 (2%)	$2,070	$13,472	$1,472
2020	$16,622	$1,032 (7%)	$2,070	$13,088	$1,464
2019	$15,590	$3,274 (27%)	$2,070	$12,096	$1,424
2018	$12,316	$230 (2%)	$2,094	$8,832	$1,390
2017	$12,086	$152 (1%)	$2,094	$8,704	$1,288
2016	$11,934	$544 (4%)	$2,046	$8,608	$1,280
2015	$12,478	$144 (1%)	$2,046	$9,152	$1,280
2014	$12,622	$88	$1,974	$9,384	$1,264
2013	$12,534	--	$1,854	$9,440	$1,240

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Rio Salado estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,464.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Rio Salado estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,456

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,456
How much is Rio Salado application fees?: Rio Salado does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Rio Salado offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Rio Salado College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$85	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$326	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Rio Salado College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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