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Sonoran Desert Institute Cost & Financial Aid
Sonoran Desert Institute net price
Net price: $21,738 a year on average after grants and scholarships (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). By family income: $21,635 for families earning up to $30,000, $21,851 for families earning $30,001–$48,000, $20,505 for families earning $48,001–$75,000, $23,794 for families earning $75,001–$110,000 and $26,598 for families earning over $110,000.
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data
Sonoran Desert Institute average annual cost
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data
Average annual cost after grants
$21,738
$4,161 above the median for all colleges ($17,577).
By family income
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $21,635 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,851 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $20,505 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $23,794 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,598 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $12,200
- Average net price
- $21,738
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 29.2%
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Sonoran Desert Institute cost of attendance breakdown
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data
- Tuition and fees
- $12,200
- Books and supplies
- $0
- Total cost of attendance (published)
- $26,598
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Student loans and debt at Sonoran Desert Institute
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data
- Undergraduates with a federal loan
- 22.4%
- Median federal debt at graduation
- $11,306
- Monthly payment, 10-year plan
- $128
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Scholarships you may be eligible for
Awards you could use at Sonoran Desert Institute: the college's own scholarships, programs from AZ and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.
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Did you know? Sonoran Desert Institute
- 44.8%of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time (six years for a bachelor's).Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data
- 69%of first-year students come back for a second year.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data
- 29.2%of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, latest data
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