Rio Salado College is a leader in online learning that has provided quality educational options for more than 40 years. We offer seamless university credit transfer options to many universities and colleges nationwide. You can also take a few classes or earn a certificate or degree.
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and dedicated to maintaining a tradition of excellence by supporting our students through affordable tuition and flexible online classes that start most Mondays throughout the year. In addition, we offer degree programs and personalized services that allow you to fit education into your life.
Rio Salado's National Division serves the needs of out-of-state students, furthering our mission to provide students across the nation with an affordable and accessible education as America's Online Community College ™.
RioLearn is the college's online learning portal where you take online classes. Try the free, interactive RioLearn demo now.
Annual Tuition Cost Comparison
Starting college at Rio Salado provides you with more value for your educational dollars. We’ve done the math to demonstrate how our tuition compares with other Arizona public and private universities.
$2,040 - Rio Salado College
$8,222 - Public Universities in Arizona
$22,539 - Private Universities in Arizona
The above figures are based on the CollegeCalc Survey: Arizona Colleges, Cost and Affordability for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Rio Salado is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Rio Salado is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and committed to the highest standards. Specific programs have additional industry-relevant approvals and accreditations.
