

Rio Salado College is a large, public, at least 2 but less than 4 years College that emphasizes character, career and culture located in the city of Tempe, AZ.
Rio Salado College
place 2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281
phone Phone: (480) 517-8000
web Web: http://www.rio.maricopa.eduNo alternative names found
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Accreditation
The following information is gathered from a variety of public sources, and is updated annually. The user is advised to visit the accreditor’s site (linked where available) to verify accreditation status before making any decisions.
Agency | Type / Program | ||
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Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
Maricopa Community Colleges – Rio Salado Community College | Nursing (ADNUR) – Associate degree programs | ||
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1966 |
Maricopa Community Colleges – Rio Salado Community College at Mesa Police Academ | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1994 |
Maricopa Community Colleges – Rio Salado Community College at Maricopa County | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1998 |
Maricopa Community Colleges – Rio Salado Community College at Mesa Fire Academy | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1998 |
Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College at School of Dental Hygiene | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1998 |
Maricopa Community Colleges – Rio Salado Community College | Dental Assisting (DA) | ||
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2007 |
Maricopa Community Colleges – Rio Salado Community College at Communiversity @ Surprise | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2010 |
Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College at Red Mountain HS | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2012 |
Maricopa Community Colleges-Rio Salado Community College at Queen Creek | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2013 |
Shadow Mountain High School | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2015 |
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- Application:
- Admissions:
- Financial Aid:
- ADA Information: www.riosalado.edu/disability_services/Pages/default.aspx
- Veterans:
- Athletics: www.riosalado.edu/about/research-planning/Pages/Institutional-Effectiveness.aspx
- Net Price calculator: www.maricopa.edu/become-a-student/tuition-paying/net-price-calculator/rio-salado
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