- Located at base of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is one of the largest veterinary technician schools in the United States.
School Highlights
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology serves 217 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 82%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Private-state tuition: $32,900
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
35 staff
80 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
217 students
1,500 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
217 students
615 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
885 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
352 students
443 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
217 students
435 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
97 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
715 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
346 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
18%
20%
% White
8%
18%
% Hawaiian
68%
38%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3019%
0.636%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$33,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $32,900 is more than the state average of $16,162. The private state tuition has grown by 175% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$32,900
$16,162
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,486
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
81%
98%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Bel-Rea offers large animal internship programs at many facilities including Fossil Creek Veterinary Hospital, Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Littleton Large Animal Hospital. Each student will spend ten weeks in a variety of areas such as field service, surgery, radiology treatment and emergency treatments. Each student will gain a general knowledge of the aforementioned areas. Other areas of general knowledge will include an understanding of the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of patients and the impact that support areas such as radiology, laboratory tests and surgery may have on their prescribed treatments. On completion of your veterinary technician training, you'll have skills in handling and restraining animal patients, nursing care, office procedures, anesthesia, sterilization, radiology, pharmacology, parasitology, hematology, blood chemistry and other procedures. You'll also understand basic principles of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, veterinary laboratory procedures, and surgical techniques. Our graduates work in veterinary hospitals and clinics, medical research centers, breeding facilities, wild animal rescue organizations, feedlots and production farms, retail pet facilities, zoos and animal shelters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology cost?
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology's private state tuition is approximately $32,900.
What is the acceptance rate of Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology?
The acceptance rate of Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology is 81%, which is lower than the state average of 98%.
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