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

About

SAE Expression College is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at SAE Expression College were Recording Arts Technology (32 degrees awarded), Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management (5 degrees), and Cinematography & Film Production (4 degrees).

In 2022, 100 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at SAE Expression College. 15% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 85% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (39 degrees), 2.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (18 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at SAE Expression College is $15,630, which is $689 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at SAE Expression College is $15,630, which is $689 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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. The cost of tuition at SAE Expression College is $689 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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Average Net Price

$16,619

2021 Value

33.7%

1 Year Growth

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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,088

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at SAE Expression College was of $11,088 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

This chart compares the average student costs at SAE Expression College (in red) with that of similar universities.

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 (35.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.6%) and White Male (11.1%).

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 71.2% 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 (73%), 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, two or more races (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 (96,567 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,082 people), Other managers (79,954 people), Other designers (58,193 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,687 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

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

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 (178,261 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (123,559 people), Computer Systems Design (77,796 people), Specialized design services (59,722 people), and Motion pictures & video industries (51,336 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
32 degrees awarded
Other Arts, Entertainment, & Media Management
5 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at SAE Expression College was Recording Arts Technology with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at SAE Expression College is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
18 degrees awarded
White
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, two or more races (18 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

Black or African American Male
34 degrees awarded
White Male
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at SAE Expression College is black or african american male (34 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more black or african american male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (16 degrees).

Operations

SAE Expression College employs 3 Instructors, 1 Assistant professors. Most academics at SAE Expression College are Male Instructor (3), Male Assistant professor (1), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Expression College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.1M

2021 Salaries

20.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, SAE Expression College paid a median of $2.1M in salaries, a 20.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.4% decline between 2019 and 2020, and a 34.4% decline between 2018 and 2019.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$355k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, SAE Expression College paid a total of $355k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 16.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

3 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at SAE Expression College were Instructor with 3 employees, and Assistant professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at SAE Expression College were Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 2 employees, and Management with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Male Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at SAE Expression College was Male Instructor with 3 employees, Male Assistant professor with 1 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at SAE Expression College.

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