SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a private for-profit smaller institution in Nashville, TN with an urban campus setting, with about 1,712 undergraduates, typical net price of $24,700 after grants, and median earnings of $23,932 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

Tuition (in-state)
$17,514
Tuition (out-of-state)
$17,514
Total cost of attendance
$29,991
Average net price
$24,700
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
1,712
Graduation rate
Not reported
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$23,932

Key rankings for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

Where SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#2,114 of 2,710

Net Price

#2,080 of 2,883

Earnings

#2,252 of 2,747

Graduation

#869 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville in Nashville, TN is a college.

  • Large city
  • 1,712 undergraduates
Average net price$24,700
Pell Grant recipient share60.6%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$23,932

Average net price after aid sits above the national median for similar schools while six-year earnings fall short of it. That combination deserves a closer look at aid packages and likely majors.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$24,700
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$23,932

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
Not reported
Graduation rate
Not reported

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
60.6%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$29,991
Listed tuition (in-state)$17,514
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$17,514
Average net price (after aid)$24,700

How SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Southeast (region 5).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$24,700
State (TN)$15,253
Region$15,916
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$23,932
State (TN)$34,684
Region$32,894
National$35,678

Median debt

This school$9,500
State (TN)$15,650
Region$15,590
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (TN) Region Nation
Net price$24,700Above national median$15,253$15,916$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$23,932Below national median$34,684$32,894$35,678
RetentionNot reported74.0%69.8%72.9%
GraduationNot reported60.0%53.7%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported70.5%75.5%77.8%
Pell share60.6%Above national median37.1%44.2%39.9%
Median debt$9,500Below national median$15,650$15,590$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

Campus settingLarge city
Official websiteusa.sae.edu/
Student–faculty ratio11:1
Full-time faculty32.2%
Avg monthly faculty salary$4,494

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women18.9%
Men81.1%
Black or African American59.5%
Hispanic / Latino15.7%
White13.6%
Asian1.3%
Two or more races6.3%
International students0.1%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

Common questions about SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville located?

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is located in Nashville, TN. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $17,514 for in-state students and $17,514 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $24,700. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,712. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

Median earnings six years after entry at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville are roughly $23,932. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

Among similar schools nationwide, SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#2,114 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#2,080 of 2,883); Graduation rate (#2,252 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#869 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
FieldValue
InstitutionSAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Official websiteusa.sae.edu/
City, stateNashville, TN
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment1,712
Listed tuition (in-state)$17,514
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$17,514
Listed tuition (generic)$17,514
Total cost of attendance$29,991
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$24,700
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$23,932
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$30,380
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$39,544
Median loan debt$9,500
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retentionNot reported
Graduation rate (4-year programs)41.7%
Graduation rate (shorter programs)Not reported
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share60.6%
Share with federal loans70.1%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingLarge city
Student–faculty ratio11
Avg monthly faculty salary$4,494
Full-time faculty share32.2%
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women18.9%
Share of undergraduates, men81.1%
Share of undergraduates, Black59.5%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic15.7%
Share of undergraduates, White13.6%
Share of undergraduates, Asian1.3%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races6.3%
Share of undergraduates, international0.1%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

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