by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 17,362 undergraduates in 2020, Rio Salado College is a large, public college located in Tempe, Arizona. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Rio Salado College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Rio Salado College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Rio Salado College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Rio Salado College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Rio Salado College for Veterans Guide.
Rio Salado College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Rio Salado College has a comparatively large, student body. There were 17,362 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,634 (15.2%). Part-time attendance was 14,728 (84.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,634 | 14,728 | 17,362 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Rio Salado College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Rio Salado College #1042 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Rio Salado College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Rio Salado College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Rio Salado College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Rio Salado College Athletics