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

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 49.92% from 2016 ($18,042).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Sonoran Desert Institute's COA is $27,048, which is increased by 2.33% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Sonoran Desert Institute's COA over the past 9 years.

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Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 43.70% for the last 9 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $10,800. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Sonoran Desert Institute over last the 9 years.

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Year	Undergraduate	Change By Year
2016-17	$8,490		-
2017-18	$8,490
2018-19	$9,440	11.19%
2019-20	$9,440
2020-21	$10,630	12.61%
2021-22	$10,950	3.01%
2022-23	$11,960	9.22%
2023-24	$12,280	2.68%
2024-25	$12,200	-0.65%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 56.77% when living-off campus from the year 2016 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Sonoran Desert Institute.

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Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Sonoran Desert Institute and similar schools.