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Sonoran Desert Institute

Tempe, AZ·Private for-profit·4,763 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 4,763 students.

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4,763
Students
$19,921
Net Price
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Earnings
10 yr
$7,786
Debt

About This School

Sonoran Desert Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, Arizona with approximately 4,763 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $19,921 per year.

Worth considering if you're looking for a career-focused, fully online program — the median debt at graduation is a surprisingly low $7,786, suggesting students aren't borrowing recklessly to finish. However, as a for-profit institution, it's worth researching employer recognition of the credential and post-graduation earning potential before committing to the $19,921 average annual cost. Do your homework on outcomes data before enrolling.

Setting
Midsize city

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,280
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,280
Avg Net Price
$19,921
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants27%
Median debt at graduation$7,786

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
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after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,786
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,786
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

White72%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino14%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,763 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Sonoran Desert Institute

1555 W University Dr., Suite 103

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.

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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