Sonoran Desert Institute
Sonoran Desert Institute is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Tempe, AZ. It offers 2 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 4,011 students attended Sonoran Desert Institute in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 34 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 45 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 39 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 96 (full-time) and 52 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Sonoran Desert Institute is 52% and the retention rate is 59% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,011 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Number of Faculty | 79 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 39 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Sonoran Desert Institute is $12,280
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
28% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,629 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $12,280 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $4,629 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Sonoran Desert Institute offers 1 career programs for 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, 544 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 1 | 544 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 544 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Sonoran Desert Institute are offered online completely. Total 544 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✔ | 544 completers |
| Gunsmithing/Gunsmith | ✔ | 544 |
| Total | 544 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 4,011 students have enrolled into Sonoran Desert Institute. By gender, 3,916 male and 95 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,923 White (72.87%), 230 Black/African American (5.73%), 507 Hispanic (12.64%), 46 Asian (1.15%), and 797 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,011 | 3,916 | 95 |
| American Indian/Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Asian | 46 | 44 | 2 |
| Black/African American | 230 | 225 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 507 | 500 | 7 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| White | 2,923 | 2,851 | 72 |
| Two More | 171 | 165 | 6 |
| Un-Known | 93 | 90 | 3 |
| 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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