Sonoran Desert Institute

Private for-profit certificate school in Tempe, AZ that costs an average of $21,738 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,738
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
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Private for-profitMidsize city5,435 undergraduates

Cost of Sonoran Desert Institute

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,598
Tuition and fees, in-state$12,200
Books and supplies$0
Average net price after aid$21,738

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,635
$30,001–48,000$21,851
$48,001–75,000$20,505
$75,001–110,000$23,794
$110,001+$26,598

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Sonoran Desert Institute's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$51,876
Median debt of graduates$11,306
Typical monthly loan payment$128 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants29%
Students with federal loans22%

Majors and programs at Sonoran Desert Institute

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians1,875$53,029$9,500
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians335—$9,500

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians1,772$55,623$18,660

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About Sonoran Desert Institute

TypePrivate for-profit certificate school
LocationTempe, AZ
SettingMidsize city
Undergraduates5,435
Student-to-faculty ratio32 to 1
AccreditorDistance Education Accrediting Commission
Websitesdi.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Sonoran Desert Institute cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,598 a year (tuition and fees: $12,200). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,738 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,635.

What is Sonoran Desert Institute's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.