by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Rio Salado College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Rio Salado College is ranked #655 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Arizona, it ranks #5 of 52 for value.
Read the full Rio Salado College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Rio Salado College is ranked #20 out of #59 in Arizona for quality and #5 out of #52 for Arizona value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Rio Salado College financial aid page to be sure.
Rio Salado College is ranked #655 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Rio Salado College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Rio Salado College costs about $11,909. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $47,636 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $13,512 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,341 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,909 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $47,636 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Rio Salado College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Rio Salado College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,048 | — | — |
| All Students | $47,636 | #655 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,364 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $54,048 | — | — |
| All Students | $47,636 | #5 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $33,364 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Rio Salado College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7,976 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,272 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,612 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,740 |
| Over $110K | $12,507 |
About 31% of Rio Salado College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $2,415 per year. Get more details on the Rio Salado College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Rio Salado College net price page for the cost detail.
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