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School of Automotive Machinists & Technology

#1877 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Avg. aid
$4,943
Receiving aid
72%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
69%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
93%
Median salary
$45,183
1 yr after graduation

What does School of Automotive Machinists & Technology offer in terms of athletics?

SAM Tech's educational focus is technical training rather than intercollegiate sports. Students should not assume that it offers varsity teams, athletic scholarships, or competition in a college athletic conference.

Anyone hoping to play club or recreational sports should ask about current informal opportunities rather than treating them as varsity athletics. Houston's wider recreational options are separate from school-sponsored teams or facilities.

What student groups and Associations are available at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?

Student involvement at SAM Tech is more likely to grow out of shared technical interests and classmates than from the broad organization system of a large university. An applicant seeking a particular club, student-government body, or professional association should verify that it is active and open to students in their program.

It is also worth distinguishing an official student organization from a school event or an informal group of classmates. That distinction affects who organizes activities, whether students can lead them, and whether the institution provides space or other support.

Who studies at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?

SAM Tech enrolled 88 students in the reported 2024-25 student population, making it a small institution. The reported student-to-faculty ratio was 11 to 1; that institution-wide ratio is not a promise about the size of every shop or class.

The population includes both recent school-leavers and adult learners. Among the 88 reported students, 22 were ages 18-19, while 15 were ages 25-29 and another 15 were ages 30-34. There were 14 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and four transfer-in students. The reported geographic-origin figure places entering students in Texas, so applicants should avoid assuming the school has a large residential or international student population.

How does student life look like at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?

Everyday student life at SAM Tech is shaped chiefly by scheduled training, shop work, and contact with a relatively small group of classmates and instructors. It is a different experience from a residential university organized around dormitories, large lecture halls, and extensive extracurricular programming.

For a prospective student, the practical questions are how many hours a week the program requires on site, when students can use training equipment, and where they can get help if they fall behind. An orientation or campus visit can also clarify how students connect with classmates between lessons and what academic support is available during a demanding technical course.

What libraries are available to students at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology?

SAM Tech reports no campus libraries. Students who rely on library study space or research services should therefore establish what learning materials their program supplies and where they can work outside scheduled instruction.

For technical training, useful resources may include course manuals, equipment documentation, and access to software or reference materials. Applicants should ask which of these are included in program charges, whether they remain accessible away from campus, and what spaces are available for studying or completing assignments.

School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

88

Total staff

6 full time, 2 part time

Veterans affair office

No

School of Automotive Machinists & Technology Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 88

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 88

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Men: 14

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 26
Black or African American: 11
White: 42
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 1
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 4
Unknown: 2

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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