by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Rio Salado College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Rio Salado College came in at $2,358 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,958. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $30 in-state and $30 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Fees | $30 | $30 |
| Total | $2,358 | $8,958 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Rio Salado College charge part-time students? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Rio Salado College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Rio Salado College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Rio Salado College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Rio Salado College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| Two Years Ago | $2,040 | $7,824 |
| One Year Ago | $2,328 | $8,928 |
| Most Recent Year | $2,328 | $8,928 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Rio Salado College has changed across the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.64%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $2,467. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.69%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,377.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $2,467 | $9,377 |
| In 2 Years | $2,581 | $9,816 |
| In 3 Years | $2,700 | $10,275 |
| In 4 Years | $2,825 | $10,756 |
| In 5 Years | $2,956 | $11,259 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $40,224, or close to $10,573 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For specifics on financial aid at Rio Salado College, go to the Rio Salado College Financial Aid page.
