Rio Salado College Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
11%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rio Salado College has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.1%(8,701)
Hispanic
27.9%(4,756)
African American
5.9%(1,003)
Asian
4.4%(741)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(227)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(46)
Two or More Races
5.6%(947)
Unknown
3.6%(611)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment17,078
International Students11%

Cultural Engagement

Rio Salado College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Rio Salado College has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(6,879)
Women
59.7%(10,199)

Gender Statistics

Men6,879

40% of total enrollment

Women10,199

60% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rio Salado College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 11% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 28% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
54.8%(9,360)
18-19
5.3%(907)
20-21
5.3%(908)
22-24
6.7%(1,140)
25+
27.9%(4,761)

Age Diversity Insights

11%

Traditional Age (18-21)

28%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rio Salado College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 436% in-state residents, -347% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.5%(706)
International
2.5%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State706

436% of student body

International18

11% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

28%

Non-Traditional Age