Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Distance Education Accrediting Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $12,280 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,280 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $23,864 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $19,921 | State avg: $19,498. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.85% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 22.86% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Sonoran Desert Institute Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,280
Books and supplies
$0
Fees and remainder
$11,584
Sticker price
$23,864
Average net price
$19,921
Average aid coverage
17%
$3,943 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Sonoran Desert Institute pays approximately $19,921 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Arizona average of $19,498 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Sonoran Desert Institute?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Arizona and national averages.
Sonoran Desert Institute net price
$19,921
Arizona average
$19,498
National average
$17,506
Sonoran Desert Institute Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,280 and average net price at $19,921. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,280
Current net price
$19,921
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Sonoran Desert Institute in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
Not available
10-year earnings are not reported for this school in the federal dataset.
Undergraduates
4,763
10-Year Median Earnings - Sonoran Desert Institute vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Who Attends Sonoran Desert Institute?
Undergraduates
4,763
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.85%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
22.86%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.85% of Sonoran Desert Institute students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 22.86% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Sonoran Desert Institute
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Sonoran Desert Institute's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Sonoran Desert Institute lists Distance Education Accrediting Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Sonoran Desert Institute is listed at 1555 W University Dr., Suite 103, Tempe, AZ 85281. Accreditor: Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Sonoran Desert Institute with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoran Desert Institute | Not available | $12,280 | $19,921 | Not available |
| Chamberlain University-Arizona | 87.50% | $20,462 | $37,002 | $92,405 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott | 75.19% | $42,204 | $39,983 | $84,131 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science - Arizona | Not available | $3,257 | Not available | $79,652 |
| Alliant International University - Phoenix | Not available | $13,918 | Not available | $66,666 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Sonoran Desert Institute's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Sonoran Desert Institute in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Sonoran Desert Institute tuition?
Sonoran Desert Institute's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,280.
What is Sonoran Desert Institute's average net price?
Sonoran Desert Institute's average net price in the local dataset is $19,921.
What does Sonoran Desert Institute cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,056 for Sonoran Desert Institute students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
Is Sonoran Desert Institute accredited?
Sonoran Desert Institute's accreditor in the local dataset is Distance Education Accrediting Commission.
How many students attend Sonoran Desert Institute?
The local dataset lists 4,763 undergraduate students at Sonoran Desert Institute.
What percentage of Sonoran Desert Institute students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Sonoran Desert Institute in the local dataset is 26.85%.
What is the federal loan rate at Sonoran Desert Institute?
The federal loan rate for Sonoran Desert Institute in the local dataset is 22.86%.
Where should I verify Sonoran Desert Institute data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Sonoran Desert Institute or the latest official federal education data.