Success Indicators
Success measures for the Institute are evidence of student learning which quantify and monitor the instructional experience of SDI students. The academic assessment process provides the means for governing and monitoring the educational experience of our students, and gathering evidence of student learning. Information provided as most recently reported to DEAC for the 2022 annual report. The 2022 annual report covers the institutions activities from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022.
Students surveyed who said they achieved their learning goals
Degree Rate
91.49%
Certificate Rate
92.86%
Students surveyed who would recommend SDI to a friend
Degree Rate
90.43%
Certificate Rate
91.67%
Students surveyed who were satisfied with their studies
Degree Rate
89.36%
Certificate Rate
92.86%
Graduation Rate After Exclusions
ASFT Rate
41.04%
CFTG Rate
49.84%
Retention Rate as reported in IPEDS*
First-time, Full-time Retention Rate
59%
First-time, Part-time Retention Rate
50%
Overall Graduation Rate As Reported in IPEDS*
Graduation Rate
53%
*Information is reported per the most recent IPEDS survey.
Success measures of Sonoran Desert Institute are reviewed by the SDI Board of Directors each year at its annual meeting.
Student Diversity
Men
98%
Women
2%
White
73%
Hispanic/Latino
13%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
1%
Black/African American
6%
Asian
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
Academic Calendar
Please visit the Academic Calendar page of our website for the most current calendar information.
General Information
Name of Institution
Sonoran Desert Institute
Address
1555 W. University Dr., Ste. 103, Tempe, AZ 85281
Year Founded
2000
First Accredited
2004
Accreditation Expires
June 2023
President
Traci Lee