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 annual report.
Students surveyed who said they achieved their learning goals
Degree Rate
95%
Certificate Rate
82%
Students surveyed who would recommend SDI to a friend
Degree Rate
95%
Certificate Rate
82%
Students surveyed who were satisfied with their studies
Degree Rate
95%
Certificate Rate
85%
Retention Rate*
ASFT Rate
64%**
CFTG Rate
NA
Average Completion/Graduation Rate
ASFT Rate
47%
CFTG Rate
45.7%
Average Graduation Rate as reported in IPEDS*
ASFT Rate
53%
CFTG Rate
NA
*Information is reported per the most recent IPEDS survey.
**Calculated based on First-time/Full-time Undergrad students.
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
12%
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
3%
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