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SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

#2518 in US ranking Nashville, TN
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$30,615
Tuition & fees
$16,830
Avg. aid
$6,429
Receiving aid
86%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
42%
Median salary
$26,269
1 yr after graduation

What does SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville offer in terms of athletics?

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is not identified here with a varsity athletic program or a collegiate athletic association. Applicants should not assume that the institution offers NCAA competition, athletic recruitment, or athletic scholarships.

Recreational sports, if important to a student, are a separate question from varsity athletics. Ask the Nashville campus whether it currently sponsors any informal activities or has access arrangements with local fitness facilities. A nearby college's teams and recreation center are not automatically open to SAE students.

What student groups and Associations are available at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

Student involvement at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is most usefully assessed through the activities currently operating at the Nashville campus, rather than a network-wide list of clubs. Applicants interested in audio, film, or entertainment-business communities should ask whether there are active student-led groups, how often they meet, and whether new students may join immediately.

Collaboration on class productions can connect students with peers, but a course team is not the same thing as a recognized student organization. Those seeking cultural groups, student government, community service, or performing opportunities should confirm what is active during their intended term and how participation fits around the program schedule.

Who studies at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

Reported institutional enrollment is 1,712 students, including 324 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 68 transfer-in students in the 2024-25 IPEDS figures. These numbers describe the reporting institution; applicants seeking a picture of daily life should ask how many students attend their particular Nashville location and program.

The reported student population includes substantial numbers of Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and White students. Race and ethnicity counts describe enrollment, not individual experiences or the activities available on campus. For a prospective student, program size, class schedule, and the mix of new and continuing students may be more informative about the people they will meet regularly than an institution-wide total.

How does student life look like at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

Student life at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville is likely to center on classes, production assignments, and collaboration with classmates rather than a residential-college schedule. The institution does not operate undergraduate housing, so students should consider how commuting and course timetables will affect their ability to spend time on campus.

Applicants can ask to see a sample weekly schedule for their intended program, including studio or lab hours and access outside scheduled classes. They can also ask how orientation introduces equipment rules, academic support, and ways to meet peers. Those practical details are especially relevant when projects require students to coordinate recording or production time with others.

What libraries are available to students at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

IPEDS records no campus libraries for SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville. That figure should not be read as a complete inventory of course resources: students may use software, equipment, instructor-provided materials, or digital resources without the institution operating a conventional library.

Applicants who expect to do substantial research should ask what online journals, databases, technical references, and research assistance their program includes. They should also verify where they can study between classes, whether quiet space is available, and what equipment can be borrowed. Access to a neighboring college's library should not be assumed without a formal arrangement.

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1712

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

324

Total staff

13 full time, 99 part time

Veterans affair office

No

SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,712

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,712

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 60
Men: 264

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 269
Black or African American: 1,018
White: 232
American Indian or Alaska Native: 16
Asian: 23
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 108
Unknown: 40

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.