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.

Academic Calendar

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 2028

President

Traci Lee