- Located at base of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is one of the largest veterinary technician schools in the United States.
School Highlights
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology serves 139 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 51%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Private-state tuition: $32,900
- Acceptance Rate: 81%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 74% over five years.
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology
(CO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's 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, non-profit
Total Faculty
9 staff
56 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology has declined by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
139 students
2,084 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
35:1
# Full-Time Students
139 students
671 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
190 students
434 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
641 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
26%
% Black
3%
8%
% White
56%
49%
% Hawaiian
3%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,900
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $32,900 is more than the state average of $16,978. The private state tuition has grown by 166% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$32,900
$16,978
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,486
$10,981
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
81%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Bel-Rea offers large animal internship programs at many facilities including Fossil Creek Veterinary Hospital, Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital or Littleton Large Animal Hospital. Each student will spend ten weeks in a variety of areas such as field service, surgery, radiology treatment and emergency treatments. Each student will gain a general knowledge of the aforementioned areas. Other areas of general knowledge will include an understanding of the relationship between the anatomy and physiology of patients and the impact that support areas such as radiology, laboratory tests and surgery may have on their prescribed treatments. On completion of your veterinary technician training, you'll have skills in handling and restraining animal patients, nursing care, office procedures, anesthesia, sterilization, radiology, pharmacology, parasitology, hematology, blood chemistry and other procedures. You'll also understand basic principles of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, veterinary laboratory procedures, and surgical techniques. Our graduates work in veterinary hospitals and clinics, medical research centers, breeding facilities, wild animal rescue organizations, feedlots and production farms, retail pet facilities, zoos and animal shelters.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology cost?
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology's private state tuition is approximately $32,900.
What is the acceptance rate of Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology?
The acceptance rate of Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology is 81%, which is lower than the state average of 90%.
What is Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology's ranking?
Bel-Rea Institute Of Animal Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Colorado for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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