School Highlights
Sonoran Desert Institute serves 3,009 students (73% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 3,009 students
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Sonoran Desert Institute
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
296 staff
Student Body
The student population of Sonoran Desert Institute has grown by 51% over five years.
The Sonoran Desert Institute diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,009 students
3,691 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
2,196 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
813 students
2,706 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,196 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
813 students
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
% Black
12%
35%
% White
5%
8%
% Hawaiian
74%
41%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.611%
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
40%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,750
$9,499
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,749
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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