Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, AZ · Private for-profit · Certificate degrees · City · Online only

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About Sonoran Desert Institute

Sonoran Desert Institute is a mid-sized, private for-profit institution in Tempe, AZ, in a city setting. It enrolls about 5,435 students. 33% of students complete their degree on time.

Open

Acceptance

$20,678

Net price

5,435

Enrollment

33%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

N/A

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

N/A

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$20,678

Average net price

$12,200

In-state tuition

$12,200

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

Books & supplies

$25,566

Total cost of attendance

33%

Students receiving Pell grants

28%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$20,144

$30–48K

$20,584

$48–75K

$20,960

$75–110K

$23,603

$110K+

$25,204

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Mechanic & Repair Tech89.1%

Engineering Tech10.9%

After Graduation

—

Median earnings (10 yrs)

—

Median earnings (6 yrs)

33%

Graduation rate

69%

Retention rate

$2,901

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,435

Total enrollment

42%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

50%

First-generation

Gender balance

2% women

98% men

Race & ethnicity

White

71%

Hispanic

14%

Black

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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