School Highlights
Vet Tech Institute serves 183 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,600
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Vet Tech Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
12 staff
28 staff
School Motto
A Career That Loves You Back
Student Body
The student population of Vet Tech Institute has declined by 37% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute diversity score of 0.32 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 89% over five years.
Total Enrollment
183 students
382 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
183 students
294 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
183 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
292 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
15%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
82%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
61%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,200
$36,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $14,600 is less than the state average of $17,466. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,600
$17,466
Tuition Notes
$50 application fee
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,620
$13,310
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,750
$6,297
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
78%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Vet Tech Institute cost?
Vet Tech Institute's private state tuition is approximately $14,600.
What is the acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute?
The acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute is 78%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
In what neighborhood is Vet Tech Institute located?
Vet Tech Institute is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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