Vet Tech Institute Tuition, Demographics & Completion (2026)
Vet Tech Institute is a private for-profit two-year college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 183 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $16,531 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $17,320. Student demographics in federal data include White (85.8%) and Black or African American (5.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,320
- 2024 Average Net Price: $16,531 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.55% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 183 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 42.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 13.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 334
- Applicants (IPEDS): 103
- Room & Board: $5,400 annual estimate
Vet Tech Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Vet Tech Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Vet Tech Institute?
Vet Tech Institute is located in Pittsburgh, PA (ZIP 15222-3400).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Vet Tech Institute public or private?
Vet Tech Institute is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Vet Tech Institute cost?
Published tuition: $17,320.
Average net price after aid: $16,531.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,106 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,553 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,929 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,828 |
| $110,001+ | $22,880 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $69,280.
How hard is it to get into Vet Tech Institute?
Admission rate: 77.55%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Vet Tech Institute?
Total enrollment: 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 334 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Vet Tech Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 74.12%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of Vet Tech Institute earn?
Median earnings: $33,750 six years after entry; $34,583 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,623.
53.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Vet Tech Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (119 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Vet Tech Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.55%; completion rate 74.12%; median earnings $34,583 at 10 years; net price $16,531. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,320
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vet Tech Institute was $17,320.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$16,531
2024 Value
In 2024 Vet Tech Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,531.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$66,124 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$16,531 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$69,280 4-Year Tuition
$5,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$931 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,651 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$94,604 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Vet Tech Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
53.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
87.44% 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 Vet Tech Institute 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 Vet Tech Institute 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 | $14,520 | $14,520 | $15,286 |
| 2014 | $14,600 | $14,600 | $16,280 |
| 2015 | $14,860 | $14,860 | $16,301 |
| 2016 | $14,860 | $14,860 | $14,684 |
| 2017 | $14,980 | $14,980 | $16,740 |
| 2018 | $15,020 | $15,020 | $14,967 |
| 2019 | $15,100 | $15,100 | $15,547 |
| 2020 | $15,140 | $15,140 | $16,160 |
| 2021 | $15,240 | $15,240 | $16,060 |
| 2022 | $16,100 | $16,100 | $15,529 |
| 2023 | $16,920 | $16,920 | $17,585 |
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
77.55% Acceptance Rate
103 Total Applicants
75 Students Admitted
45 First-Time Students Enrolled
60.00% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified 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
Vet Tech Institute reported total enrollment of about 183 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 8% male and 92% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (85.8%), Black or African American (5.5%), and Two or More Races (4.4%). About 53.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Vet Tech Institute in 2024 is 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 334 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
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 85.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
68.24% 100% Completion Time
74.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 68.24% of students graduating from Vet Tech Institute 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 Vet Tech Institute.
Return on Investment
$13,623 Median Student Debt
$34,583 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
423.00% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Vet Tech Institute.
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: 119 completions
Most popular programs at Vet Tech Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Vet Tech Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Vet Tech Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,471
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,501
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Vet Tech Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA, 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 183 students. Student body composition includes White (85.8%), Black or African American (5.5%), Two or More Races (4.4%). The admission rate is 77.55%. The 150%-time completion rate is 74.12%. Approximately 53.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3400
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Vet Tech Institute provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vet Tech Institute located?
Vet Tech Institute is located in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is Vet Tech Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Vet Tech Institute is 77.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 103 applicants and 75 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Vet Tech Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $17,320 and average net price is $16,531 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Vet Tech Institute?
Vet Tech Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 334 students, White (85.8%), Black or African American (5.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Vet Tech Institute?
About 42.4% of students at Vet Tech Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Vet Tech Institute earn?
Median earnings are $33,750 six years after entry and $34,583 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Vet Tech Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Vet Tech Institute students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,623.
Is Vet Tech Institute public or private?
Vet Tech Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Pittsburgh, PA.
Is Vet Tech Institute an HBCU?
No. Vet Tech Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Vet Tech Institute a tribal college?
No. Vet Tech Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Vet Tech Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Vet Tech Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.6%).
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
- Pennsylvania college costs
- Pennsylvania colleges by ROI
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Pennsylvania
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.