School Highlights
Vet Tech Institute serves 183 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,600
- Acceptance Rate: 78%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 18%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Vet Tech Institute
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
12 staff
28 staff
Student Body
The student population of Vet Tech Institute has declined by 47% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute diversity score of 0.32 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
183 students
380 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
183 students
292 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
324 students
368 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
290 students
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
82%
50%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
14%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
72%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,200
$34,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,600 is less than the state average of $17,224. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,600
$17,224
Tuition Notes
$50 application fee
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,620
$13,310
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,750
$6,297
Acceptance Rate
78%
81%
Source: 2025 (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 is the acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute?
The acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute is 78%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
In what neighborhood is Vet Tech Institute located?
Vet Tech Institute is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA.
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