School Highlights
Vet Tech Institute serves 345 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 345 students
- In-state tuition: $14,600
- Out-state tuition: $14,600
- Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 19%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vet Tech Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
59 staff
Student Body
The student population of Vet Tech Institute has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 61% over five years.
Total Enrollment
345 students
461 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
345 students
325 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
136 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
345 students
298 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
345 students
326 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
11%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
81%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
3%
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
60%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,200
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,600 is more than the state average of $11,723. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,600 is less than the state average of $15,818. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,600
$11,723
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,600
$15,818
Tuition Notes
$50 application fee
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,620
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,750
$6,260
Acceptance Rate
63%
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
470
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (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 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%.
In what neighborhood is Vet Tech Institute located?
Vet Tech Institute is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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