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Sessions College for Professional Design

Tempe, AZ·Private for-profit·152 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.

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Accept
152
Students
$15,156
Net Price
50%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Sessions College for Professional Design is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona with approximately 152 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,156 per year. The graduation rate is 50%.

Sessions College is a private for-profit online college in Tempe, Arizona. It offers bachelor degrees, associate degrees, undergraduate certificates, and vocational certificates. It is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and accredited at the certificate program level by Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 100% freshman retention rate suggests students who start feel supported and engaged, and the median debt at graduation of just $9,500 is impressively low for a private institution. However, the 50% graduation rate means only half of students who enroll actually finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing — it could reflect life circumstances, but it could also point to program fit or academic support issues. Worth considering if you're a self-motivated, career-focused design student who thrives in a small, specialized environment (152 undergrads total), but ask the school directly why so many students don't complete their degrees.

Founded
1997
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts69%
Computer Science12%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,440
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,440
Avg Net Price
$15,156
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
50%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
100%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White55%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (152 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Sessions College for Professional Design

51 West 3rd St, Suite E-301

Tempe, AZ 85281

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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