SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville

What is the cost of studying for a year at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

IPEDS 2024-25 figures list average full-time undergraduate tuition of $15,178 and required fees of $650 for both in-state and out-of-state students. Together, those figures amount to $15,828 in published tuition and required fees for the reporting year - not a complete annual living-cost estimate.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition, in-state or out-of-state: $15,178.
• Required undergraduate fees, in-state or out-of-state: $650.
• Combined published tuition and required fees: $15,828.

Students also need a budget for housing, food, transportation, and any required books, software, supplies, or equipment. Because SAE does not provide undergraduate housing, an individual's rent and commute can change the total considerably. Ask for a cost-of-attendance estimate for the exact Nashville program and enrollment period; a program priced by term or credential should not be confused with a one-year figure.

IPEDS reports that 86% of students received financial aid and 70% used student loans in 2024-25. The reported average grant award to undergraduates was $6,429. Grant averages do not describe what every applicant will receive, and loans must generally be repaid. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $24,394. Net price is an average cost after grant aid, not an individual offer, so applicants should compare their own aid notice against their full expected expenses.

What are the work-study opportunities at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville?

Students interested in working while enrolled should ask SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville's financial aid office whether Federal Work-Study is available to them and how eligible jobs are posted. Federal Work-Study is need-based employment awarded through financial aid; it is different from a guaranteed job or a reduction applied automatically to a tuition bill.

Students can also seek ordinary part-time employment or industry-related work independently of a Work-Study award. Before accepting a role, it is worth comparing its hours with studio sessions, group projects, and travel time. Paid work, an academic internship, and a career-placement service serve different purposes and may have different eligibility rules.