by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Sonoran Desert Institute, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Sonoran Desert Institute ran $12,200 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees added up to $1,400; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,800 |
| Fees | $1,400 |
| Total | $12,200 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Sonoran Desert Institute cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Sonoran Desert Institute tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In AZ | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Sonoran Desert Institute sits below the national average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Sonoran Desert Institute Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,150 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,900 |
| One Year Ago | $10,200 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,800 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition rose 5.9%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $12,917 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 5.70%, so cost a year out lands around $12,895.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,895 |
| In 2 Years | $13,630 |
| In 3 Years | $14,407 |
| In 4 Years | $15,228 |
| In 5 Years | $16,096 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $56,160.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Sonoran Desert Institute, check out the Sonoran Desert Institute Financial Aid page.
