SAE Institute of Technology Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a private for-profit trade school in Nashville, Tennessee, enrolling about 1,712 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 $24,700 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $17,514. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $39,544 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,514
- 2024 Average Net Price: $24,700 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,712 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.73%
- Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
- First-Generation Students: 33.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 32.2%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,461
- Room & Board: $26,886 annual estimate
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville: what the data shows
Common questions about SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is located in Nashville, TN (ZIP 37203).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville public or private?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville cost?
Published tuition: $17,514.
Average net price after aid: $24,700.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,154 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,394 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,089 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,006 |
| $110,001+ | $27,402 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $70,056.
How big is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
Total enrollment: 1,712 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,461 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
150%-time completion rate: 41.73%.
What do graduates of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville earn?
Median earnings: $23,932 six years after entry; $39,544 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
60.56% of students receive Pell grants.
What is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician (671 completions)
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other (32 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.73%; median earnings $39,544 at 10 years; net price $24,700. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,514
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville was $17,514.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$24,700
2024 Value
In 2024 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,700.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$98,800 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$24,700 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$70,056 4-Year Tuition
$26,886 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,399 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$45,799 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$183,196 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.11% 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 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville 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 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville 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 | $18,532 | $18,532 | $29,517 |
| 2014 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $32,773 |
| 2015 | $18,731 | $18,731 | $29,278 |
| 2016 | $25,061 | $25,061 | $29,531 |
| 2017 | $25,061 | $25,061 | $37,605 |
| 2018 | $31,415 | $31,415 | $37,895 |
| 2019 | $33,199 | $33,199 | $41,105 |
| 2020 | $33,199 | $33,199 | $42,747 |
| 2021 | $33,199 | $33,199 | $27,037 |
| 2022 | $17,027 | $17,027 | $21,013 |
| 2023 | $17,027 | $17,027 | $21,299 |
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
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville reported total enrollment of about 1,712 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 81% male and 19% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (59.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), and White (13.6%). About 60.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in 2024 is 1,712 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,461 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 Black or African American at 59.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
58.33% 100% Completion Time
41.73% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 58.33% of students graduating from SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 86% male / 14% female
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other: 69% male / 31% female
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 67% male / 33% 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: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$39,544 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.02% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
300.24% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 671 completions
2. Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other: 32 completions
3. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 12 completions
Most popular programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 32.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,494
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $2,804
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a private for-profit institution located in Nashville, TN, classified as Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other, Cinematography and Film/Video Production. Enrollment is approximately 1,712 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (59.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%), White (13.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.73%. Approximately 60.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or non-degree-granting)
Location
Nashville, TN 37203
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville 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 SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville located?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is located in Nashville, TN.
How much does SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville cost?
Reported tuition is $17,514 and average net price is $24,700 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $26,886 annually.
What is the student body demographics at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,461 students, Black or African American (59.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
About 33.9% of students at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville earn?
Median earnings are $23,932 six years after entry and $39,544 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville public or private?
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a private for-profit institution located in Nashville, TN.
Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville an HBCU?
No. SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville a tribal college?
No. SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.7%).
Is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville 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.