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Rio Salado College is located in Tempe, Arizona (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Rio Salado College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in transportation, office and administration, security and law enforcement, and cooking and culinary arts.
Rio Salado College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The full-time faculty at Rio Salado College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 17,415 enrolled students in 2005.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"As an institution of higher education placing high value on student learning, Rio Salado College creates convenient, high-quality learning opportunities for diverse populations. We specalize in customized, unique programs and partnerships, accelerated formats and distance delivery. In all that we do, we pursue continuous improvement and innovation, and we challenge the limits of tradition."
More complete details are provided below.
Rio Salado College
2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
General Phone: (480) 517-8000
Admissions Phone: (480) 517-8150
Financial Aid Phone: (480) 517-8310
http://www.rio.maricopa.edu
Rio Salado College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1,763 | corrections, criminal justice and police, fire-fighting |
| Transportation | 1,111 | airline flight attendant |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 908 | personal and culinary services |
| Business And Management | 423 | business administration, MIS, business |
| Office And Administration | 374 | office data entry |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 74 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 68 | dental hygienist |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 27 | public administration, social service professions |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer networking, computer support |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | water quality and recycling tech, electronics tech, industrial production tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 3 | computer repair |
| Science | 1 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Rio Salado College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 3,985 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 671 | 10 |
| Associate's degree | 245 | 16 |
In 2005, Rio Salado College had a total enrollment of 17,415 students (6,924 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 28% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% |
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 77% |
| State unknown | 10% |
| California | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tempe, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (480) 517-8150
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,554 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,202 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,024 |
Financial Aid:
Rio Salado College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2177500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (480) 517-8310
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 9 | $73,970 | 13 | $68,487 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 9 | $73,970 | 13 | $68,487 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Personal and Culinary Services, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Rio Salado College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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