School of Automotive Machinists & Technology SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
SAM Tech’s 68.6% acceptance rate means admission is realistic for many applicants, but the 79% freshman retention rate suggests students tend to stay when the fit is right. Your strategy should be to show serious interest in automotive machining and submit SAT or ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your record.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology facts and stats
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology is an urban institution with 88 undergraduate students. SAM Tech reports a 79% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.
Houston, TX

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Key School of Automotive Machinists & Technology application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional SAM Tech, take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and fall of senior year for retakes, especially if higher section scores could help. Since SAM Tech does not offer ED or EA, make your final fall retake the last test date with scores released before the Regular Decision deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
SAM Tech is a private for-profit school. Check its published tuition and fees, then compare available grants, scholarships, payment plans, and federal aid options through the FAFSA.

At SAM Tech, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees as well as estimated living expenses such as housing, food, books, supplies, and transportation. Because it is a private for-profit institution, students should review program-specific charges and expected living costs carefully. Actual out-of-pocket cost can vary based on financial need, available aid, and payment options.
Student life at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology
Student activities and organization details coming soon.
Campus housing details coming soon.
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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