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Sonoran Desert Institute SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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At Sonoran Desert Institute, test-optional means you can be selective: submit an SAT or ACT score only if it adds clear strength to your application. The 69% freshman retention rate also makes preparation matter beyond admission, so build the study habits you will rely on once classes begin.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Sonoran Desert Institute facts and stats

Quick Facts

Sonoran Desert Institute enrolls about 3,355 undergraduate students in an urban setting. Sonoran Desert Institute has a freshman retention rate of 69%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 32:1.

Location

Tempe, AZ

Undergrad Enrollment3,355

Freshman Retention69%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio32:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Sonoran Desert Institute application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Sonoran Desert Institute, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year plus fall of senior year for retakes. Make sure any scores you want reviewed arrive by your application deadline, and treat the last fall test date with scores released before that deadline as your final retake option.

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What you'll actually pay

Sonoran Desert Institute lists tuition and fees at $12,200. Students can use the FAFSA to explore federal aid options, and should also review any institutional payment plans or scholarship opportunities.

Tuition and Fees$12,200

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Average Debt at GradN/A

The full cost of attending Sonoran Desert Institute depends on living expenses, housing choices, and program-related costs, with tuition and fees listed at $12,200. As a private for-profit institution, students should review direct charges alongside personal expenses to understand their likely total price. Financial aid may reduce out-of-pocket costs depending on each student’s eligibility and financial need.