How much has Sonoran Desert Institute's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

In 2024, the COA is increased by 6.31% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,490 (2016) to $12,280 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 63.73% over the past 10 years.
Sonoran Desert Institute's tuition increase rate is higher than the Arizona's average increase rate of 29.38%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Sonoran Desert Institute over the past 8 years. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 63.73% for the last 8 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $12,280. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Sonoran Desert Institute over last the 8 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
2016-17$8,490-
2017-18$8,490 0.00%
2018-19$9,440 11.19%
2019-20$9,440 0.00%
2020-21$10,630 12.61%
2021-22$10,950 3.01%
2022-23$11,960 9.22%
2023-24$12,280 2.68%
Sonoran Desert Institute Tuition & Fees Changes Chart


Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 50.06% when living-off campus from the year 2016 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Sonoran Desert Institute.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2016-17$945-
2017-18$956 1.14%
2018-19$1,003 5.08%
2019-20$991 5.36%
2020-21$1,031 3.96%
2021-22$703 2.01%
2022-23$751 13.75%
2023-24$824 9.67%
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