Vet Tech Institute

125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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School Highlights

Vet Tech Institute serves 372 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vet Tech Institute(PA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty11 staff25 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Vet Tech Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment372 students618 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio34:125:1
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# Full-Time Students372 students372 students
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
4%
7%
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% Black
1%
14%
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% White
91%
63%
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% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.170.57
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College Completion Rate
67%
55%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$25,200$34,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $14,600 is less than the state average of $16,683. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$14,600$16,683
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%94%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,625$12,223
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Median Debt for Dropouts$2,750$5,500
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Acceptance Rate63%72%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Vet Tech Institute is Pittsburgh Career Institute (0.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Pittsburgh Career Institute
    Private, for profit
    114 students | 0.20 Mi421 Seventh Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15219
    (412) 281-2600     0.20114
  • Everest Institute-Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    526 students | 0.30 Mi100 Forbes Ave, Suite 1200
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15222
    (412) 261-4520     0.30526
  • Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
    Private, for profit
    413 students | 0.80 Mi125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15219
    (412) 391-6710     0.80413
  • Community College of Allegheny County
    Public
    17,153 students | 1.10 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15233
    (412) 323-2323     1.1017,153
  • Triangle Tech Inc
    Private, for profit
    n/a students | 1.40 Mi1940 Perrysville Avenue
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15214
    (412) 359-1000     1.40n/a
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 372 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 9%
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For Pennsylvania public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $10,533 per year for in-state students and $14,058 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,683 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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