Rio Salado College Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
27%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rio Salado College has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 27% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
47.7%(16,106)
Hispanic
29.8%(10,047)
African American
7.5%(2,533)
Asian
4.6%(1,564)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%(518)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(96)
Two or More Races
5.2%(1,756)
Unknown
3.4%(1,151)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment33,974
International Students27%

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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.8%(14,207)
Women
58.2%(19,767)

Gender Statistics

Men14,207

42% of total enrollment

Women19,767

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rio Salado College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 6% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
52.0%(9,688)
18-19
5.0%(932)
20-21
5.8%(1,089)
22-24
6.7%(1,251)
25+
30.4%(5,671)

Age Diversity Insights

6%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rio Salado College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 27% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 400% in-state residents, -327% out-of-state students, and 27% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.6%(660)
International
6.4%(45)

Regional Representation

In-State660

400% of student body

International45

27% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

27%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age