Sessions College for Professional Design Tuition &
Sessions College for Professional Design is a private for-profit trade school in Tempe, Arizona, enrolling about 188 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $15,149 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,400. Student demographics in federal data include White (48.4%) and Black or African American (18.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,149 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 188 39.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 40.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
- First-Generation Students: 46.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 392
- Room & Board: $9,120 annual estimate
Sessions College for Professional Design: what the data shows
Common questions about Sessions College for Professional Design, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Sessions College for Professional Design?
Sessions College for Professional Design is located in Tempe, AZ (ZIP 85281).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Sessions College for Professional Design public or private?
Sessions College for Professional Design is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Sessions College for Professional Design cost?
Published tuition: $7,400.
Average net price after aid: $15,149.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,785 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,937 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,785 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,667 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $29,600.
How big is Sessions College for Professional Design?
Total enrollment: 188 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 392 students.
About 39% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Sessions College for Professional Design?
150%-time completion rate: 40.00%.
First-year retention: 66.7%.
What do graduates of Sessions College for Professional Design earn?
Median earnings: $36,805 six years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,813.
48.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Sessions College for Professional Design known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- 05.0041 (27 completions)
- Graphic Design (22 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (12 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (5 completions)
- Commercial Photography (5 completions)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Sessions College for Professional Design a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 40.00%; net price $15,149. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sessions College for Professional Design was $7,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,149
2024 Value
In 2024 Sessions College for Professional Design had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,149.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$60,596 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,149 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$29,600 4-Year Tuition
$9,120 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$16,520 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$66,080 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Sessions College for Professional Design.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Sessions College for Professional Design was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Sessions College for Professional Design in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,000 | $8,000 | — |
| 2014 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $12,352 |
| 2015 | $8,000 | $8,000 | $11,972 |
| 2016 | $8,100 | $8,100 | $13,175 |
| 2017 | $8,700 | $8,700 | $12,468 |
| 2018 | $8,700 | $8,700 | $9,996 |
| 2019 | $9,060 | $9,060 | $12,013 |
| 2020 | $10,740 | $10,740 | $13,245 |
| 2021 | $12,440 | $12,440 | $13,419 |
| 2022 | $12,440 | $12,440 | $16,417 |
| 2023 | $12,440 | $12,440 | $15,156 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Sessions College for Professional Design reported total enrollment of about 188 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (48.4%), Black or African American (18.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). About 48.70% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Sessions College for Professional Design in 2024 is 188 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 392 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
66.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 48.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
40.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Sessions College for Professional Design completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- 05.0041: 26% male / 74% female
- Graphic Design: 27% male / 73% female
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 58% male / 42% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Sessions College for Professional Design.
Return on Investment
$17,813 Median Student Debt
Financial value analysis for Sessions College for Professional Design.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. 05.0041: 27 completions
2. Graphic Design: 22 completions
3. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 12 completions
4. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 5 completions
5. Commercial Photography: 5 completions
6. Commercial and Advertising Art: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Sessions College for Professional Design.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Sessions College for Professional Design graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sessions College for Professional Design from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,635
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Sessions College for Professional Design is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were 05.0041, Graphic Design, Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Enrollment is approximately 188 students. Student body composition includes White (48.4%), Black or African American (18.6%), Hispanic or Latino (14.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 40.00%. Approximately 48.70% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Location
Tempe, AZ 85281
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Sessions College for Professional Design provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sessions College for Professional Design located?
Sessions College for Professional Design is located in Tempe, AZ.
How much does Sessions College for Professional Design cost?
Reported tuition is $7,400 and average net price is $15,149 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,120 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Sessions College for Professional Design?
Sessions College for Professional Design reports undergraduate enrollment of about 392 students, White (48.4%), Black or African American (18.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Sessions College for Professional Design?
About 46.3% of students at Sessions College for Professional Design are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Sessions College for Professional Design?
The 150%-time completion rate is 40.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Sessions College for Professional Design students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,813.
Is Sessions College for Professional Design public or private?
Sessions College for Professional Design is a private for-profit institution located in Tempe, AZ.
Is Sessions College for Professional Design an HBCU?
No. Sessions College for Professional Design is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Sessions College for Professional Design a tribal college?
No. Sessions College for Professional Design is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Sessions College for Professional Design a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sessions College for Professional Design does not meet that proxy (reported share 14.9%).
Is Sessions College for Professional Design religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Sessions College for Professional Design in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.