Sonoran Desert Institute
Sonoran Desert Institute is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Tempe, AZ. It offers 3 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission (1/10/2004 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 5,437 students attended Sonoran Desert Institute in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 11 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 280 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 32 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 151 (full-time) and 280 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Sonoran Desert Institute is 33% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 69% at the school.
| Student Population | 5,437 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
| Number of Faculty | 291 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 32 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Sonoran Desert Institute is $12,200
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
33% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,677 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $12,200 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,677 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Sonoran Desert Institute offers 2 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,401 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 1 | 1 | 476 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 1 | 925 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 1,401 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Sonoran Desert Institute are offered online completely. Total 1,401 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 476 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 925 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technology | ✔ | 248 completers |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician | ✔ | 248 |
| Total | 476 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✔ | 925 completers |
| Gunsmithing/Gunsmith | ✔ | 925 |
| Total | 925 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 5,437 students have enrolled into Sonoran Desert Institute. By gender, 5,301 male and 136 female students are attending the school.
There are 3,876 White (71.29%), 312 Black/African American (5.74%), 751 Hispanic (13.81%), 48 Asian (0.88%), and 1,175 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,437 | 5,301 | 136 |
| American Indian/Native American | 60 | 57 | 3 |
| Asian | 48 | 46 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 312 | 301 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 751 | 734 | 17 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| White | 3,876 | 3,790 | 86 |
| Two More | 288 | 272 | 16 |
| Un-Known | 76 | 75 | 1 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1555 W University Dr., Suite 103, Tempe, AZ
- 480-314-2102
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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