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Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, Arizona Β· City: MidsizeOfficial Website β†—

#195
Nationally
#3
In Arizona
$10,880
Annual Tuition
per year
4,763
Undergrad Enrollment
1,000–4,999
Overall Score & Rankings
61/100
Good
#195 nationally
#3 in Arizona
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability69
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth71

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit two-year community college located in Tempe, Arizona. The college enrolls approximately 4,763 undergraduate students. Annual tuition is $10,880, significantly below average for private colleges. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $16,190 after grants and scholarships β€” reflecting aid availability at the institution.

Cost & Financial Aid
Annual Tuition$10,880/yr
Total Cost of Attendance$12,280/yr
Tuition vs National Avg$10,880↑ Above avg
National avg: $38,768
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$16,190
$30,001 – $48,000$16,630
$48,001 – $75,000$17,315
$75,001 – $110,000$20,263
Over $110,000$20,832
Student Body
4,763
Total Undergrads
2% F / 98% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 72%
Hispanic 14%
Black 5%
Asian 1%
Two or more 5%
Native / Other 1%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Tuition ($10,880/yr) is well below the national average for private for-profit colleges
Consider
  • Β·Data on some metrics is not yet available β€” contact the admissions office for details
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, and working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationTempe, Arizona
SettingCity: Midsize
Size1,000–4,999
Affordability Spotlight
$16,190
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#3
in Arizona out of 7+ colleges
#195
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.