Vet Tech Institute

School Highlights

Vet Tech Institute serves 292 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 39%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,600
  • Out-state tuition: $14,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 9%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Vet Tech Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 127% over five years.
Vet Tech Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
25 staff
56 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Vet Tech Institute has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
292 students
447 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
292 students
282 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
165 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
292 students
292 students
This chart display the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Vet Tech Institute and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
18 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
229 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% Asian
n/a
4%
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% Hispanic
2%
9%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
4%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Black community college students in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
91%
61%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of White community college students in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Two or more races students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Non Resident students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vet Tech Institute.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in PA.
Diversity Score
0.17
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Vet Tech Institute and the community college average diversity score of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
59%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Vet Tech Institute and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.05%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,200
$34,900
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Vet Tech Institute and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of PA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $14,600 is more than the state average of $9,730. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,600 is more than the state average of $13,992. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,600
$9,730
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Vet Tech Institute and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,600
$13,992
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Vet Tech Institute and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
92%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Vet Tech Institute and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,620
$13,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Vet Tech Institute and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,750
$6,111
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Vet Tech Institute and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in PA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
63%
74%
This chart display the percent admitted of Vet Tech Institute and the community college average percent admitted of PA by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Vet Tech Institute cost?
Vet Tech Institute's tuition is approximately $14,600 for In-State students and $14,600 for Out-State students.
What schools are Vet Tech Institute often compared to?
Vet Tech Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsburgh Career Institute by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute?
The acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
What is Vet Tech Institute's ranking?
Vet Tech Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 292 students
  • In-state tuition: $14,600
  • Out-state tuition: $14,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 9%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Allegheny County, PA private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,074 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Allegheny County, PA is 80%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.41, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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