Vet Tech Institute

125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3400
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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%.
  • Vet Tech Institute is one of 15 community colleges within Allegheny County, PA.
  • The nearest community college to Vet Tech Institute is Pittsburgh Career Institute (0.2 miles away).

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 stayed the same 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 grown by 13% 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

  • 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
  • The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
    Private, for profit
    1,280 students | 0.50 Mi420 Boulevard of the Allies
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15219
    (412)291-6200     0.501,280
  • Bradford School (Pittsburgh)
    Private, for profit
    413 students | 0.70 Mi125 West Station Square Drive, Suite 129
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15219
    (412)391-6710     0.70413
  • Community College of Allegheny County
    Public
    17,153 students | 1.10 Mi800 Allegheny Ave
    Pittsburgh,  PA  15233
    (412)323-2323     1.1017,153
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 372 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,600
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 34:1
  • Minority enrollment: 9%
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