Sonoran Desert Institute: cost & net price by income
Tempe, Arizona
Here's what students actually pay to attend Sonoran Desert Institute after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $15,013 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $19,964. Published in-state tuition is $12,280. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$15,013/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,525/yr
- $48k–$75k$17,048/yr
- $75k–$110k$19,008/yr
- $110k+$19,964/yr
Sonoran Desert Institute cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $12,280
- Out-of-state tuition
- $12,280
- Students receiving aid
- 27%
B
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Sonoran Desert Institute cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Sonoran Desert Institute is about $15,013 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Sonoran Desert Institute?
- At Sonoran Desert Institute, published in-state tuition is $12,280 and out-of-state tuition is $12,280 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Sonoran Desert Institute worth the cost?
- FindU gives Sonoran Desert Institute a value grade of B — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)