SAE Expression College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,630

35.6% growth from 2021

2021 Average Net Price

$16,619

After Financial Aid

2019 Default Rate

4.96%

on Student Loans

2021 Enrolled Students

253

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

29.2%

19 Graduates

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at SAE Expression College is $15,630.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,619.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending SAE Expression College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,630

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at SAE Expression College was $15,630.

This chart compares the tuition costs of SAE Expression College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

In 2021 SAE Expression College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,619. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of SAE Expression College grew by 33.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of SAE Expression College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at SAE Expression College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 129% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at SAE Expression College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.96%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at SAE Expression College was 4.96%, which represents 12 out of the 242 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

SAE Expression College had a total enrollment of 253 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at SAE Expression College is 253 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Expression College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at SAE Expression College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.5% Black or African American, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Two or More Races, 13% White, 5.53% Asian, 2.77% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.395% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at SAE Expression College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Male (33.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (17%) and White Male (12.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at SAE Expression College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 253 students. The full-time enrollment at SAE Expression College is 253 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at SAE Expression College are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at SAE Expression College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

50%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at SAE Expression College was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), SAE Expression College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at SAE Expression College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
110 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students
Two or More Races
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at SAE Expression College is 43.5% Black or African American, 17.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Two or More Races, 13% White, 5.53% Asian, 2.77% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.395% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 70 fewer women than men received degrees from SAE Expression College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at SAE Expression College is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at SAE Expression College is Recording Arts Technology (32 degrees awarded), followed by Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (5 degrees) and Cinematography & Film Production (4 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at SAE Expression College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (75 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (25 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Expression College are Graphic designers (98,801 people), Other managers (87,928 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,302 people), Other designers (61,427 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,935 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Expression College in 2022 are Communication Technologies (75 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (25 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Expression College are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at SAE Expression College are Communication Technologies (75 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (25 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at SAE Expression College are Elementary & secondary schools (188,878 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (133,744 people), Computer Systems Design (91,155 people), Specialized design services (60,593 people), and Motion pictures & video industries (54,871 people).

The most specialized majors at SAE Expression College are Communication Technologies (75 degrees awarded) and Visual & Performing Arts (25 degrees) (as of 2022).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by SAE Expression College.

Most Common (2022)

Recording Arts Technology
25 degrees awarded
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at SAE Expression College was Recording Arts Technology with 25 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at SAE Expression College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 85 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Expression College, which is 5.67 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (15).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at SAE Expression College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 64 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Expression College in Recording Arts Technology, which is 5.82 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 11 degrees were awarded to men at SAE Expression College in Recording Arts Technology, which is 0.172 times less than the 64 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

98%

100% Completion Time

98%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 98% of students graduating from SAE Expression College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 98% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 98% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
White
18 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at SAE Expression College is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 2.17 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (18 degrees).

3% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
71 degrees awarded
White Male
40 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SAE Expression College is white male (71 degrees awarded). There were 1.77 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (40 degrees).

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

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Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

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