Sonoran Desert Institute

Sonoran Desert Institute is a 2-4 years, private (for-profit) school located in Tempe, AZ. It is classified as Associate's - Public 2-year college under 4-year university by Carnegie ClassificationSonoran Desert Institute is a completely online college that all degrees can be earned entirely through the distance learning.

The Sonoran Desert Institute's 2024 tuition & fees is $12,280 for the academic year 2023-2024. 28% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,629.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 4,011 and the students to faculty ratio is 39 to 1 (2.56%).

Sonoran Desert Institute is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Sonoran Desert Institute is $12,280.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,609 based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$12,280

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$12,609

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 52%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 4,011 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Sonoran Desert Institute Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »	52%
Retention Rate	59%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	2.56% (39 to 1)
Student Population »	4,011 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,629

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Sonoran Desert Institute Offered Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

At Sonoran Desert Institute, all courses can be done through online classes completely (undergraduate degrees).

Special Learning Opportunities at Sonoran Desert Institute
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	No
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No