Rio Salado College

Maricopa Nursing Programs

Rio Salado College is a Public institution with a campus in Tempe, Arizona. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Arizona Board of Nursing. The Tempe, Arizona campus for Rio Salado College is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 17,078. The student-to-faculty ratio is 28-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $2,070, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $7,854 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Pre-Nursing Studies (PRE)

Visit the Rio Salado College website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Arizona periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Arizona Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Arizona will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:17,078
Student-to-faculty ratio:28-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$2,070
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$7,854
Percent on financial aid:96%
Campus housing:no
Open admissions policy:yes

Student Profile

Male 40%
Female 60%
Full-Time 12%
Part-Time 88%
Undergraduate 100%
Graduate 0%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Rio Salado College. You can also see the Rio Salado College campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Rio Salado College in Tempe, Arizona

  • Address: 2323 West 14th Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281
  • Phone Number: 480-517-8000

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Last updated: June 26, 2025

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