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Sessions College for Professional Design

#2309 in US ranking Tempe, AZ
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$14,824
Tuition & fees
$8,950
Avg. aid
$5,158
Receiving aid
86%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
40%
Median salary
$34,704
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Sessions College for Professional Design?

Sessions College for Professional Design is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). DEAC is a recognized accreditor of distance-education institutions; institutional accreditation applies to the college as a whole, not as a separate professional endorsement of every design program.

Accreditation provides external review of institutional standards and is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility. It does not guarantee that another college will accept Sessions credits. Receiving institutions make their own transfer decisions, often course by course. Likewise, anyone pursuing an occupation with licensing requirements should check the relevant licensing authority's rules rather than assume institutional accreditation alone meets them.

Because accreditation status can change, applicants making an enrollment decision can confirm the college's current listing in DEAC's institution directory and compare the exact program name with the college's current catalog.

What are the admission requirements at Sessions College for Professional Design?

Sessions College reports an open-admission policy for degree-seeking applicants. Open admission does not eliminate eligibility checks: entering students generally need to document high school completion or an accepted equivalent, such as a GED, and meet the requirements of their chosen program.

Applicants should expect to complete the college's application and provide the academic records needed to establish eligibility. Someone applying after college study should also arrange for prior college transcripts if seeking transfer credit. The specific documentation required can differ for degree, certificate, and transfer applicants.

Open admission is not the same as automatic admission to every course or a guarantee of financial aid. Before submitting an application, check the current program page or admissions instructions for start dates, document deadlines, any portfolio or technical prerequisites, and the procedure for applicants educated outside the United States. Do not assume an SAT score, recommendation, or essay is required unless the current application for that program requests it.

What are the application fees and waivers at Sessions College for Professional Design?

The reported undergraduate application fee is $75. That is an application charge, distinct from tuition, course materials, or any payment due after admission.

Fees and waiver procedures can change. An applicant who may qualify for a waiver should ask admissions whether one is offered for their applicant category, what documentation is needed, and whether approval must occur before submitting payment. Transfer applicants and certificate applicants should also confirm that the fee displayed in their own application is the one that applies to them.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Sessions College for Professional Design?

Sessions College is an online design college, not a conventional campus ROTC host. Prospective students should not assume that enrolling at Sessions provides access to an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit or to an ROTC scholarship.

ROTC participation through another institution depends on an actual cross-enrollment arrangement and approval by the host program. A student exploring that path should first ask the relevant ROTC detachment whether Sessions students are eligible, then check how its required classes and training would fit an online design schedule. ROTC scholarships and participation can carry separate eligibility rules and future military-service obligations.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Sessions College for Professional Design?

Transfer applicants should separate two questions: whether they qualify to enroll at Sessions College and whether their previous coursework will satisfy requirements in a Sessions program. Admission alone does not establish how many credits will transfer.

Applicants seeking credit should arrange for official transcripts from each prior college and request an evaluation against their intended degree or certificate. Course descriptions or syllabi may help reviewers assess specialized design work, especially where a course title does not reveal its content. Sessions reports accepting dual credit but not awarding credit for life experience or Advanced Placement exams; those policies should not be confused with evaluation of college courses.

Before committing to a program, ask for a written account of accepted credits, the requirements they fulfill, and the credits that must be completed at Sessions. A student who may later transfer out should also ask the prospective receiving college to assess Sessions coursework independently.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Sessions College for Professional Design?

Sessions College's online design programs should not be treated as study-abroad programs simply because coursework can be accessed remotely. Completing a class while outside the United States is different from participating in a college-approved exchange, faculty-led course, or international internship.

A student planning to travel during a term should confirm whether their program permits coursework from that location and whether time-zone differences, software access, scheduled activities, or examination rules create obstacles. International travel can also affect financial-aid eligibility or other personal obligations. Credit for a separate overseas program would require advance academic approval rather than an assumption that outside courses will count.

How to Apply to Sessions College for Professional Design

Regular application deadline

July 28

Application fee

$75

Sessions College for Professional Design First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 3
Out-of-state: 35

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 38
Transfer: 86

Sessions College for Professional Design Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.