Sonoran Desert Institute Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Tempe, AZ · Private for-profit · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$12,200
Out-of-State Tuition$12,200
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Sonoran Desert Institute vs. State and National Averages

Sonoran Desert InstituteAZ AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$12,200$11,116$18,082
vs. average—+10%-33%

Other colleges in Tempe

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Arizona College of Nursing-TempePrivate for-profit1,202$26,091
University of Advancing TechnologyPrivate for-profit855$19,365
Arizona State University Campus ImmersionPublic64,674$12,223
Bryan UniversityPrivate for-profit2,506$12,219
Sessions CollegePrivate for-profit188$7,400

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Sonoran Desert Institute

Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)33%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$9,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants33%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over87%
First-generation students50%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute?

In-state tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $12,200 and out-of-state tuition is $12,200, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Sonoran Desert Institute?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Sonoran Desert Institute. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Sonoran Desert Institute?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Sonoran Desert Institute. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Sonoran Desert Institute?

Sonoran Desert Institute enrolls about 5,435 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 32:1.

Is Sonoran Desert Institute expensive?

In-state tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute is $12,200, which is 10% above the AZ average of $11,116.

How much debt do students at Sonoran Desert Institute take on?

The median debt among Sonoran Desert Institute graduates who borrowed is $9,500, according to College Scorecard.