Sonoran Desert Institute

2-4 Years Private College In Tempe, AZ

Sonoran Desert Institute (referred to as Sonoran Desert Institute) is a Private (for-profit), 2-4 years school located in Tempe, AZ. Sonoran Desert Institute is a completely online college that all programs/degrees are offered via distance education.It is classified as Associate's - Public 2-year college under 4-year university school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Associate's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Sonoran Desert Institute is $12,280. The school has a total enrollment of 4,011 and student to faculty ratio is 2.56% (39 to 1).The highest degree offered at Sonoran Desert Institute is Associate's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, and Associate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$12,280 (2023)
Student Population4,011
Graduation Rate52%
Student to Faculty Ratio39 to 1
Sonoran Desert Institute is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (1/10/2004 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Sonoran Desert Institute is $12,280 for academic year 2021-2022. Sonoran Desert Institute offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including tuition guarantee, prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan. 28 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,629 (exclude student loans).
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Sonoran Desert Institute offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. On Sonoran Desert Institute campus, academic/career services, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Sonoran Desert Institute
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning OpportunitiesNo Special Learning Available or Reported
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Placement services for completers