Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$9.5k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ
Tuition
$12,280
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
4,763
Type
Community College
Setting
Urban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$12,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,280
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,328
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,280
Net price (after aid)$19,921
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,056
$30k – $48k$19,912
$48k – $75k$20,531
$75k – $110k$23,034
$110k+$23,792
After graduation
Median debt at graduation$9,500
Est. monthly loan payment$101
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants27%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans23%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
32%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
Friendly application paths
Transfer-friendlyInternational
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$12.3k
Net price
$19.9k
Pell
27%
Median debt
$9.5k
below avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Tempe, AZ 85281
Academics
Program format
Online
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Areas of study
EducationBusinessLaw & Criminal JusticeCommunicationsSocial Sciences
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Elementary Education
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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 $12,280 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 4,763 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- 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.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Sonoran Desert Institute are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Sonoran Desert Institute, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/sonoran-desert-institute