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SAE Institute of Technology-Miami

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 50%
On-time graduation rate 46%

Located in North Miami Beach, Florida, SAE Institute of Technology-Miami is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of SAE Institute of Technology-Miami is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

SAE Institute of Technology-Miami is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, SAE Institute of Technology-Miami emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami is reported to be 46%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami is 50% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami was $34,308. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

SAE Institute of Technology-Miami net price calculator

$34,308

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of SAE Institute of Technology-Miami for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $34,308 $1,870 (6%) $32,412 $32,499 $32,672 $32,436
2021 $32,438 $538 (2%) $33,403 $33,695 $26,355 $34,942
2020 $32,976 $6,205 (23%) $30,467 $32,654 $33,315 $33,848
2019 $26,771 $418 (2%) $25,473 $27,451 $28,061 $28,702
2018 $26,353 $469 (2%) $24,863 $27,091 $27,504 $28,350
2017 $25,884 $5,495 (27%) $25,961 $26,592 $28,029 $29,498
2016 $20,389 $35 $19,264 $19,311 $20,647
2015 $20,424 $2,158 (10%) $19,895 $20,675 $21,086
2014 $22,582 -- $23,234 $22,672 $24,820

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by SAE Institute of Technology-Miami during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami received on average $3,264 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,264
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 120 56% $3,330 $399,653
Other Federal Grant 120 56% $3,330 $399,653
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 12 6% $2,600 $31,194
Total Grant & Scholarships 132 61% $3,264 $430,847

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 58% of freshman students at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami received $4,426 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,426
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 124 58% $4,426 $548,807
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 124 58% $4,426 $548,807

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$5,768
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami sorted by popularity.

Communications Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 60

Recording Arts Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 60 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 159 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 74 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 85 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

53.5%

Dropout Rate

Out of 159 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 74 students dropped out of the school.

46.5%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at SAE Institute of Technology-Miami is greatly skewed towards men students, with 87.8% of undergraduate students being men and 12.2% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 139, with 17 women and 122 men.

  • men 87.8% 122 students
  • women 12.2% 17 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 22-24 27% 38 students
  • 20-21 23% 32 students
  • 25-29 19% 27 students
  • 30-34 15% 21 students
  • 35-39 7% 10 students
  • 18-19 4% 5 students
  • 40-49 3% 4 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

SAE Institute of Technology-Miami provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

SAE Institute of Technology-Miami offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families