Sonoran Desert Institute
Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit college in Tempe, AZ. Its average net price is $21,738 a year - and the price families actually pay swings a lot by income, as the receipt below shows.
Money
Tuition and room and board for the 2025-26 academic year
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $21,635 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,851 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,505 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,794 |
| $110,001 and up | $26,598 |
$12,200Tuition 2025-26, In-State
$12,200Tuition 2025-26, Out-of-State
$21,738Average Net Price
$14,384Room and Board 2025-26, Off-Campus
$0Books and Supplies
29.2%Students on Pell Grants
22.4%Students With Federal Loans
Admissions
Not publishedAcceptance Rate
Not publishedSAT Reading, Middle Half
Not publishedSAT Math, Middle Half
Not publishedACT, Middle Half
Outcomes
| Horizon | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 6 years after entry | $51,876 |
| 8 years after entry | Not published |
| 10 years after entry | Not published |
Not publishedGraduation Rate
Not publishedRetention Rate
$11,306Median Debt at Graduation
Campus Facts
Tempe, AZLocation
Midsize citySetting
5,435Undergraduate Enrollment
Private for-profitControl
Programs and What They Pay
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