by our College Data Analytics TeamCheck the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at Sonoran Desert Institute, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
In this report, you’ll find:
Undergraduates studying part-time at Sonoran Desert Institute pay $360 per credit hour.
| Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Part-Time Undergraduate | $360 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Sonoran Desert Institute are shown below.
Required fees account for amounted to $1,400; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,800 |
| Fees | $1,400 |
| Total | $12,200 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.
Tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,150 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,900 |
| One Year Ago | $10,200 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,800 |
Over the most recent year, tuition moved up 5.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $12,917 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When planning, assume the rate will rise each year so future years stay within reach.
A per-credit-hour figure is only part of the conversation — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For a breakdown of aid offered at Sonoran Desert Institute, check out the Sonoran Desert Institute Financial Aid page.
For full-time annual costs, see the Sonoran Desert Institute Tuition & Fees page.