Rio Salado College

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$2,064

0% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$6,850

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

18.1%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

17,635

12.5% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

14.2%

16 Graduates

About

Rio Salado College is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Rio Salado College were .

In 2017, 4,864 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Rio Salado College. 46.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.2% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (2,374 degrees), 1.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1488 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Rio Salado College is $2,064, which is $-5,350 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Rio Salado College is $2,064, which is $-5,350 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,850.

In 2017, 21% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 11% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$2,064

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Rio Salado College was $2,064. The cost of tuition at Rio Salado College is $-5,350 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,414).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Rio Salado College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,850

2017 Value

2.07%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Rio Salado College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,850. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Rio Salado College grew by 2.07%.

This chart compares the average net price of Rio Salado College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,088

Room and Board

$1,288

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Rio Salado College was of $5,088 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,288. The cost of room and board increased by 1.27% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.625% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Rio Salado College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

21%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

11%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

21% of undergraduate students at Rio Salado College received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Rio Salado College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

18.1%

2016 Default Rate

590

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Rio Salado College was 18.1%, which represents 590 out of the 3266 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Rio Salado College has a total enrollment of 17,635 students. The full-time enrollment at Rio Salado College is 2,210 students and the part-time enrollment is 15,425. This means that 12.5% of students enrolled at Rio Salado College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Rio Salado College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.9% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Black or African American, 3.66% Asian, 3.24% Two or More Races, 1.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.278% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Rio Salado College in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (28.4%), followed by White Male (18.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

12.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Rio Salado College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 17,635 students. The full-time enrollment at Rio Salado College is 2,210 and the part-time enrollment is 15,425. This means that 12.5% of students enrolled at Rio Salado College are enrolled full-time compared with 36% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Rio Salado College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

34%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Rio Salado College was 34%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (61%), Rio Salado College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Rio Salado College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
8,984
Hispanic or Latino
3,819
Black or African American
1,200

The enrolled student population at Rio Salado College is 50.9% White, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Black or African American, 3.66% Asian, 3.24% Two or More Races, 1.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.278% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 45.9% White, 25.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,971 students (11.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 308 fewer women than men received degrees from Rio Salado College. The majority of degree recipients at Rio Salado College are white (2,374 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1488 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Rio Salado College is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Rio Salado College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (215 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,781 degrees), and Construction (235 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Salado College are Accountants & auditors (1,101,350 people), Other managers (682,613 people), Financial managers (426,750 people), Chief executives & legislators (324,519 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (313,518 people).

The most specialized majors at Rio Salado College are Communication Technologies (215 degrees awarded), Protective Services (1,781 degrees), Construction (235 degrees), Business (1,303 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (234 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Salado College are Surgeons, Physicians, Dentists, Chief executives & legislators, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Rio Salado College are Elementary & secondary schools (634,380 people), Banking & related activities (501,710 people), Computer Systems Design (463,263 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (445,230 people), and Construction (432,243 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Rio Salado College.

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In false, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Rio Salado College was N/A with N/A degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Rio Salado College according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,586
2,278

In 2017, 2,586 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Salado College, which is 1.14 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,278).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Rio Salado College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In false, 812 degrees were awarded to men at Rio Salado College in Corrections, which is 3.14 times more than the 259 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In false, 493 degrees were awarded to women at Rio Salado College in Customer Service Support Operation, which is 1.79 times more than the 275 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 4% of students graduating from Rio Salado College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 5% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 8% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (20%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Rio Salado College is Female and Black or African American (20% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12.5% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,374 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,488 degrees awarded
Black or African American
373 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Rio Salado College is white (2,374 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1488 degrees).

6.35% of degree recipients (309 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
1,239 degrees awarded
White Female
1,135 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
899 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Rio Salado College is white male (1,239 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,135 degrees).

Operations

Rio Salado College has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $667 (NaNN%), compared to the 2.22% average return ($81.1k on $3.66M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2017, Rio Salado College had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. Rio Salado College employs 27 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Rio Salado College are Female No academic ranks (16), Male No academic ranks(11), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rio Salado College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 144 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 98 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 94 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Rio Salado College has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Rio Salado College stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Rio Salado College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Rio Salado College received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$47.9M

2017 Salaries

1.24%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Rio Salado College paid a median of $47.9M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 1.24% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.159% growth from 2015 and a 0.178% growth from 2014.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 14.9M (41.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Rio Salado College paid a total of $2.02M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 4.22% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.95M (30.4%) for similar Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

144 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Rio Salado College were No academic rank with 27 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Rio Salado College were Office and Administrative Support with 144 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 98 employees; and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 94 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank
false

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Rio Salado College was Female No academic rank with 16 employees, Male No academic rank with 11 employees, and false with 0 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Rio Salado College.

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