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Sonoran Desert Institute

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Tuition & Fees $12,200
Student Population 5,437
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $4,398
Graduation Rate 33 %
Students:Faculty 32 : 1

Academic Overview

Sonoran Desert Institute is a private (for-profit), 2-4 years institute located in Tempe, Arizona. It is an Associate's - Public 2-year college under 4-year university by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $12,200 for undergraduate students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 5,437 students are enrolled.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Sonoran Desert Institute's tuition & fees is $12,200.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$12,200
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Sonoran Desert Institute.
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,398 and 27% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 5,437 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 32 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Sonoran Desert Institute is 33 %
Graduation Rate
33%
Transfer-out Rate for Sonoran Desert Institute is 1 %
Transfer-out Rate
1%
Retention Rate for Sonoran Desert Institute is 69 %
Retention Rate
69%
Student Population for Sonoran Desert Institute is 5,437
Student Population
5,437
Student to Faculty Ratio for Sonoran Desert Institute is 32 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
32 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $4,398 at Sonoran Desert Institute.
Financial Aid Amount
$4,398

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1555 W University Dr., Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281
Phone480-314-2102
WEBhttps://www.sdi.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.sdi.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.sdi.edu/apply-info/
Financial Aidhttps://www.sdi.edu/tuition-and-funding/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.sdi.edu/npcalc/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.sdi.edu/tuition-and-funding/
Disability Servicehttps://www.sdi.edu/about-us/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

Sonoran Desert Institute offers 4 major programs through online completely. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate22
1-2 Years Certificate11

Special Learning Opportunities

Sonoran Desert Institute offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Sonoran Desert Institute has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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