Sonoran Desert Institute

Frequently asked questions

About Sonoran Desert Institute

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Where is Sonoran Desert Institute located?

Sonoran Desert Institute is located in Tempe, AZ, in the United States.

What type of institution is Sonoran Desert Institute?

Sonoran Desert Institute is a private community college based in AZ. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Sonoran Desert Institute?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Sonoran Desert Institute is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute?

Sonoran Desert Institute's published in-state tuition is approximately $12,200 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Sonoran Desert Institute?

Sonoran Desert Institute reports total enrollment of approximately 5,435 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How much does Sonoran Desert Institute actually cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Sonoran Desert Institute is approximately $20,678 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $20,144 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $25,204. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.

What is the graduation rate at Sonoran Desert Institute?

Sonoran Desert Institute reports a graduation rate of approximately 33%. This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.

How much student debt do graduates of Sonoran Desert Institute have?

Students who borrowed at Sonoran Desert Institute left with a median of approximately $9,500 in federal loans, and about 28% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.

How should I verify final details about Sonoran Desert Institute?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Sonoran Desert Institute.