Bel Tuition & Completion (2026)
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is a private for-profit two-year college in Denver, Colorado, enrolling about 139 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,905 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $13,819. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,819
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,905 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 59.42% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 139 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 26.92%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 35.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 58.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 227
- Applicants (IPEDS): 138
- Room & Board: $16,785 annual estimate
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology?
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is located in Denver, CO (ZIP 80247).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology public or private?
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology cost?
Published tuition: $13,819.
Average net price after aid: $22,905.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,470 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $20,866 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $24,556 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $26,185 |
| $110,001+ | $28,043 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $55,276.
How hard is it to get into Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology?
Admission rate: 59.42%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology?
Total enrollment: 139 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 227 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 26.92%.
First-year retention: 67.9%.
What do graduates of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology earn?
Median earnings: $37,156 six years after entry; $39,506 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,372.
38.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 59.42%; completion rate 26.92%; median earnings $39,506 at 10 years; net price $22,905. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,819
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was $13,819.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,905
2024 Value
In 2024 Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,905.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,905 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$55,276 4-Year Tuition
$16,785 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$891 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,495 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$125,980 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
74.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $21,736 |
| 2014 | $11,213 | $11,213 | $20,440 |
| 2015 | $11,588 | $11,588 | $20,513 |
| 2016 | $11,963 | $11,963 | $22,691 |
| 2017 | $11,963 | $11,963 | $21,759 |
| 2018 | $12,338 | $12,338 | $19,979 |
| 2019 | $12,338 | $12,338 | $20,989 |
| 2020 | $12,338 | $12,338 | $22,105 |
| 2021 | $12,338 | $12,338 | $23,439 |
| 2022 | $13,819 | $13,819 | $24,032 |
| 2023 | $13,819 | $13,819 | $24,961 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59.42% Acceptance Rate
138 Total Applicants
82 Students Admitted
27 First-Time Students Enrolled
32.93% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology reported total enrollment of about 139 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 9% male and 91% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (35.2%), and Black or African American (4.3%). About 38.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2024 is 139 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 227 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 53.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.92% 100% Completion Time
26.92% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.92% of students graduating from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 8% male / 92% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.
Return on Investment
$20,372 Median Student Debt
$39,506 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.57% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
331.19% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
1 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 48 completions
Most popular programs at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 58.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,371
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,708
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, CO, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. Enrollment is approximately 139 students. Student body composition includes White (53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (35.2%), Black or African American (4.3%). The admission rate is 59.42%. The 150%-time completion rate is 26.92%. Approximately 38.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Denver, CO 80247
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 26.92% graduation rate at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology located?
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is located in Denver, CO.
What is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is 59.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 138 applicants and 82 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $13,819 and average net price is $22,905 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,785 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology?
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 227 students, White (53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (35.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology?
About 35.9% of students at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology earn?
Median earnings are $37,156 six years after entry and $39,506 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 26.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,372.
Is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology public or private?
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is a private for-profit institution located in Denver, CO.
Is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology an HBCU?
No. Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology a tribal college?
No. Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology reports 35.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Colorado college costs
- Colorado colleges by ROI
- Denver, Colorado city profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Colorado
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.