Rio Salado College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Rio Salado College?

Rio Salado's published tuition is much lower than a typical residential university's sticker price, but tuition is only one part of an annual budget. The following figures come from 2024-25 institutional cost reporting; they are not a personalized bill or a current-term price guarantee.

• In-state full-time undergraduate tuition: $2,338, with $30 in reported required fees.
• Out-of-state full-time undergraduate tuition: $8,928, with $30 in reported required fees.
• Reported part-time tuition per credit: $97 for in-state students or $372 for out-of-state students.
• Reported books and supplies estimate: $984; reported room-and-board budget: $10,880.

The room-and-board figure is a living-expense estimate, not a charge for a Rio Salado residence hall. Transportation, personal expenses, course-specific charges and the number of credits taken can also change a student's cost of attendance. In particular, a student taking one online class should not interpret a full-time annual tuition figure as the price of that class.

Net price is different from published cost: it estimates what students pay after grant and scholarship aid. Reported average net price was $10,182 for students from families with annual income up to $48,000, but an individual award can differ substantially. For a usable estimate, students should check current Maricopa tuition rates, their residency classification, planned credit load and their own financial-aid offer without adding an estimated living budget twice.

What are the work-study opportunities at Rio Salado College?

Eligible Rio Salado students may be able to use Federal Work-Study, a financial-aid program that lets participants earn wages through approved jobs. It is employment, not a grant paid in full at the start of a term, and an award does not itself guarantee a position.

Students generally begin by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. Work-Study eligibility can depend on financial need, enrollment and available funding; applicants must still find and secure an eligible job. An ordinary part-time job does not require a Work-Study award, while an internship may be structured around academic credit or professional experience rather than federal aid.

For career planning beyond student employment, Rio Salado reports individual and group career counseling for undergraduates and individual job-placement assistance. Students looking for a job tied to their field should ask which current positions, employer connections or program-specific internships are available for their course of study.