Tuition and Fees Detail
Tuition and fees are what you pay an educational institution for your classes and related services.
Tuition
Tuition is the amount of money that is charged for each academic credit hour. Tuition rates at Rio Salado vary according to your residency classification as shown in the Tuition Rates table below. Tuition fees are due 10 calendar days prior to the start of class.
*Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Tuition due dates: Be sure to check your class schedule in your Student Center for tuition due dates.
Tuition and Fees Detail
Questions About Residency?
Questions regarding residency can be answered by the Admissions, Records and Registration office at (480) 517-8540.
| Residency Status | Lower Division Cost Per Credit / Clock Hour |
Upper Division Cost Per Credit/Clock Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County Resident + / ++ All Maricopa County residents and other Arizona counties, not including Apache and Greenlee, are eligible due to reciprocal agreements with each county. |
$97 per credit hour | $145.50 per credit hour |
| Maricopa County Senior Resident All Maricopa County residents aged 65 or older are eligible, but only for courses having seats available as of the second day of class. |
$48.50 per credit hour | $72.75 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Residing in Arizona All students who reside in Arizona but do not qualify as Maricopa County residents |
$372 per credit hour | $420.50 per credit hour |
| Out-of-County Resident | $531 per credit hour | $579.50 per credit hour |
| Distance Learning/Online +++/++++, (out-of-state) | $253 per credit hour | $379.50 per credit hour |
| Out-of-state Military and Veterans Online For questions related to eligibility contact your campus Veterans and Active Duty Coordinator |
$225 per credit hour -OR- $2,700 per semester (flat rate with 12 credits or more) | $225 per credit hour -OR- $2,700 per semester (flat rate with 12 credits or more) |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) +++++ *Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change. |
$145.50 per credit hour | $218.25 per credit hour |
| Clock Hour | $5-6 per clock hour *Program costs are estimated based on the average number of clock hours to complete the program. |
N/A |
+Students from any other county in Arizona are considered Maricopa County residents (in county) due to a reciprocal arrangement with that county. Reciprocal agreements allow for in-county tuition rates for residents of all Arizona counties except Apache or Greenlee counties without an Out-of-County Residence Affidavit.
++According to ARS §15-1802F, “A person who is a member of an Indian tribe recognized by the US Department of the Interior whose reservation lies in this state and extends into another state and who is a resident of the reservation is entitled to classification as an in-state student.” Therefore, unclassified and out-of-state surcharges do not apply to such students.
+++ According to ARS §15-1470, community college districts may offer credit and noncredit courses and services outside of this state. A district is not entitled to state aid payments for students who are provided courses and services outside of this state.
++++This rate applies to out-of-state students who are taking distance learning courses or students who are taking classroom-based credit courses through a contract agreement between MCCCD and the company they work for. This rate does not apply to Study Abroad Programs as there is a separately calculated rate for those students.
+++++The educational consortium sponsored by Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) allows out-of-state students to take courses offered by MCCCD and pay a tuition of 150% of in-state tuition in accordance with state statute. Likewise, Maricopa County residents may attend institutions in other states and pay 150% of the resident tuition rate. This rate also applies to distance learning classes taken by eligible non-resident out of state students.
Questions About Residency?
Questions regarding residency can be answered by the Admissions, Records and Registration office at (480) 517-8540.
| Residency Status | Lower Division Cost Per Credit / Clock Hour |
Upper Division Cost Per Credit/Clock Hour |
|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County Resident + / ++ All Maricopa County residents and other Arizona counties, not including Apache and Greenlee, are eligible due to reciprocal agreements with each county. |
$97 per credit hour | $145.50 per credit hour |
| Maricopa County Senior Resident All Maricopa County residents aged 65 or older are eligible, but only for courses having seats available as of the second day of class. |
$48.50 per credit hour | $72.75 per credit hour |
| Out-of-State Residing in Arizona All students who reside in Arizona but do not qualify as Maricopa County residents |
$372 per credit hour | $420.50 per credit hour |
| Out-of-County Resident | $518 per credit hour | $566.50 per credit hour |
| Distance Learning/Online +++/++++, (out-of-state) | $253 per credit hour | $379.50 per credit hour |
| Out-of-state Military and Veterans Online For questions related to eligibility contact your campus Veterans and Active Duty Coordinator |
$225 per credit hour -OR- $2,700 per semester (flat rate with 12 credits or more) | $225 per credit hour -OR- $2,700 per semester (flat rate with 12 credits or more) |
| Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) +++++ *Note: Tuition and fees are subject to change. |
$145.50 per credit hour | $218.25 per credit hour |
| Clock Hour | $5-6 per clock hour *Program costs are estimated based on the average number of clock hours to complete the program. |
N/A |
Fees
Fees are charges for various services that may be provided to you through the college. You can view a list of fees in the table below.
| Audit Fees | $25 per credit |
|---|---|
| Registration Processing Fee | $15 per semester, per college |
| Payment Plan (Optional) Processing Fee (Non-refundable) |
$25 per semester, per college |
| Returned Check Fee | $15 per check |
| Transcripts - Official | $5 per transcript |
| Transcripts - Unofficial | Free |
| Rio Virtual Proctoring (RVP) Fee* | $25 |
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Course Fees *Rio Virtual Proctoring (RVP) is not available for every Rio Salado online course. Please see the course syllabus information for details on whether this option is available within your course. |
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Each year the Maricopa Community College District establishes a standard student cost of attendance budget based on institutional costs and estimated costs of living. These budgets represent an estimate of the cost of attendance for fall and spring. See Rio Salado's Financial Aid Cost of Attendance for more information.
Some courses and programs may require additional fees charged apart from the tuition. The College reserves the right to add and adjust course fees, as deemed appropriate.
Additional Course Fees Listing 2025-26
| Course | Description | Additional Fee |
| CONT_ED100‐10042 | Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10043 | Adolescent Substance Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10044 | Addiction Review Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10045 | Motivation For Change In Addictions & Substance Use Disorders Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10046 | Domestic Violence And Addictions,Substance Use Disorders Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10047 | Street Drugs Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10048 | Addictive and Medical Plants Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10049 | Intervention and Treatment for Substance Use Disorders Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10050 | Multicultural Aspects | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10051 | Clinical Supervision Training Of Supervisors | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10052 | Adv Foundations: Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Counselor Lic/Cert Exams | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10053 | Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10054 | AIDS and Addiction | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10055 | Principles of Self‐Help Groups | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10056 | Theories and Techniques in the Treatment of Addictions | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10057 | Relapse, Recovery, and Addiction | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10058 | Co‐Occurring Disorders | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10064 | Gambling Addiction Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10065 | Confidentiality and Mandatory Reporting | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10066 | Marijuana Addictions Seminar | $137.00 |
| CONT_ED100‐10067 | Opioid Addiction Seminar | $137.00 |
| *State Licensure Fee | State Licensure Fee ‐ https://www.azbbhe.us/pdfs/Fee%20Schedule%202019%206.16.23.pdf | $250.00 |
| *Fingerprinting Fee | IVP Fingerprint Card ‐ https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint | $67.00 |
| *Background Check Fee | https://www.azbbhe.us/pdfs/FINGERPRINT%20CARD%20INSTRUCTIONS%20011023.pdf | $40.00 |
| https://www.azbbhe.us/node/839 |
*NOTE: Licensure fees are determined by the state boards. These fees are not determined by or collected by Rio Salado College. Please visit the state board website for more information.
| Course | Description | Additional Fee |
| DHE120 | Pre‐Clinical Dental Hygiene | $630.00 |
| DHE125 | Dental Radiography Laboratory | $378.00 |
| DHE132 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | $315.00 |
| DHE133 | Dental Hygiene Clinic I | $630.00 |
| DHE202 | Dental Materials Laboratory | $378.00 |
| DHE213 | Dental Hygiene Clinic II | $1071.00 |
| DHE227 | Dental Anesthesia | $315.00 |
| DHE233 | Dental Hygiene Clinic III | $1071.00 |
| DENTAL100‐EFDA | Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Training | $2750.00 |
| DENTAL100‐CRP | Coronal Polishing | $150.00 |
| DENTAL100‐CRPTR | Coronal Polishing Training Lab | $200.00 |
| DENTAL100‐DHCO | Dental Hygiene Clinic Observation | $40.00 |
| DENTAL100‐FLUOR | Fluoride Update (includes Silver Diamine Fluoride) | $50.00 |
| DENTAL100‐INTRO | Introduction to Dentistry | $400.00 |
| DENTAL100‐ITRDH | Interim Therapeutic Restorations for the Dental Hygienist (4 CEUs) | $125.00 |
| DENTAL100‐ITRTR | Interim Therapeutic Restorations Training for the Dental Hygienist (with a Lab) | $300.00 |
| DENTAL100‐RAD | Dental Radiology | $350.00 |
| DENTAL100‐RADTR | Dental Radiology Training Lab | $450.00 |
| *Hygienists Licensure Fee | Prorated initial license based on birthday, plus $100.00 jurisprudence exam | $155.00 |
| https://dentalboard.az.gov/applications-and-forms |
*NOTE: Licensure fees are determined by the state boards. These fees are not determined by or collected by Rio Salado College. Please visit the state board website for more information.
| Course | Description | Additional Fee |
| EDO100‐102 | Student Teaching Orientation: An Introduction to Student Teaching | $35.00 |
| EDU255AA | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Elementary Education | $725.00 |
| EDU255AB | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Elementary Education | $725.00 |
| EDU255AC | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Elementary Education I | $400.00 |
| EDU255AD | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Elementary Education II | $400.00 |
| EDU255AE | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Elementary Education III | $375.00 |
| EDU255AF | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Elementary Education IV | $375.00 |
| EDU256AA | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education | $725.00 |
| EDU256AB | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education | $725.00 |
| EDU256AC | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education I | $400.00 |
| EDU256AD | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education II | $400.00 |
| EDU256AE | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education III | $375.00 |
| EDU256AF | Intern Certificate Student Teaching Lab – Secondary Education IV | $375.00 |
| EDU288AA | Student Teaching Lab ‐ Elementary | $525.00 |
| EDU288AB | Student Teaching Lab ‐ Secondary | $525.00 |
| EED261 | Early Childhood Preschool Internship | $100.00 |
| EDU477 | Bachelor’s Degree Students ONLY: Student Teaching: Elementary (Grades K-8) | $125.00 |
| SPE477 | Bachelor’s Degree Student ONLY: Student Teaching: Special Education (Mild to Moderate Disabilities) | $125.00 |
| EFE291 | Mild‐Moderate Disabilities Student Teaching | $525.00 |
| FCS260 | Family and Consumer Science Internship | $100.00 |
| *IVP Fingerprint Card | IVP Fingerprint Card ‐ https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint | $67.00 |
| *Arizona Teacher Cert | Certification fee paid to AZ Department of Education | $60.00 |
| https://www.azed.gov/node/27129 |
*NOTE: Licensure fees are determined by the state boards. These fees are not determined by or collected by Rio Salado College. Please visit the state board website for more information.
| Course | Description | Additional Fee |
| GED800‐LANG | GED Language and Social Studies Test Preparation | $175.00 |
| GED800‐MATH | GED Math and Science Test Preparation | $175.00 |
| Course | Description | Additional Fee |
| MAT182 | Plane Trigonometry | $76.34 |
| MAT187 | Precalculus | $76.34 |
| MAT212 | Brief Calculus | $76.34 |