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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Tempe, AZ

Sonoran Desert Institute

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in AZ. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$12,280

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

38.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

N/A

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Sonoran Desert Institute is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Tempe, AZ. With a competitive tuition profile of $12,280, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 38.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
2.2%
97.8%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
72.4%
Hispanic
13.6%
Black
5.3%
Two or more
4.6%
Unknown
1.6%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$12,280

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$19,056
$30k - $48k$19,912
$48k - $75k$20,531
$75k+$23,034

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,500
Pell Grant Recipients26.9%
Using Federal Loans22.9%
Historical 3yr Loan RepaymentN/A

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

73.0%

Success

38.6%

In-State Cost

$12,280

Age 25+ Students

86.6%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 11

Local City Insights

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