Vet Tech Institute

School Highlights

Vet Tech Institute serves 280 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is same as the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 92%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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
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 not-for-profit
Total Faculty
25 staff
58 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Vet Tech Institute and community college average number of faculty in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Vet Tech Institute has declined by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
280 students
344 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Vet Tech Institute and community college average number of enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Vet Tech Institute and community college average student staff ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
280 students
241 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Vet Tech Institute and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
103 students
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Vet Tech Institute.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Pennsylvania.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
388 students
312 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
280 students
241 students
This chart displays 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 Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
103 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
19 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
330 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Asian community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
1%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Black community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of White community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
86%
52%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Vet Tech Institute and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Vet Tech Institute.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
Diversity Score
0.26
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Vet Tech Institute and the community college average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7115%
0.658%
This chart displays 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 Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4973%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,200
$34,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Vet Tech Institute and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pennsylvania by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,600 is less than the state average of $17,079. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,600
$17,079
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Vet Tech Institute and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
91%
This chart displays 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 Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,620
$13,000
This chart displays 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 Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,750
$6,111
This chart displays 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 Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
63%
74%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Vet Tech Institute and the community college average percent admitted of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
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: 2023 (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 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%.
In what neighborhood is Vet Tech Institute located?
Vet Tech Institute is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Downtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 280 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • 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 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Allegheny County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Allegheny County, PA is Pittsburgh Career Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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