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w. www.vettechinstitute.edu
Vet Tech Institute
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Information Summary
Ranks 2134th overall and 151st in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
50.4 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$14,880 |
| Admission
Success rate |
80% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
46 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
71% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
325 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3400
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,999 (1,999 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 811 (1.3 people per house) |
| Families | 154 (2.2 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 508 |
| Pop. — Asian | 43 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 13 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 1,439 |
| Pop. — Other | 13 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Vet Tech Institute?
Ranks 2116th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,640 | $12,640 | $12,640 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $14,880 | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,780 | $23,780 | $23,780 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $16,820 | $16,820 | $16,820 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $11,250  $14,190 |
$11,250  $14,190 |
$11,250  $14,190 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $690  $690 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,960  $6,960 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,049  $1,940 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,049  $1,940 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 193 (13 male / 180 female) |
| Admitted | 154 (11 male / 143 female) |
| Admission rate | 80% |
| First-time Enrollment | 110 (10 male / 100 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 110 (10 male / 100 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 325 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Vet Tech Institute use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests |  |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Vet Tech Institute accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
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| Academic / Career Counseling |  |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Vet Tech Institute Ranks 922nd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,283 | 32 |  42% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,154 | 35 |  45% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,500 | 2 |  3% |
| Student Loan Aid | $6,271 | 71 |  92% |
| Any financial aid type | 73 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Vet Tech Institute?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Hispanic | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 22 | 295 | 317 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 24 | 301 | 325 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Vet Tech Institute.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 148 | 158 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 1 | 1 | 156 | 158 | ||||
| Total | 1 | 1 | 156 | 158 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Vet Tech Institute Ranks 3883rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $28,511 (N/A male / $28,511 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (N/A male / 7 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 7 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $29,201 |
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Vet Tech Institute Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Tutoring. Additionally, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program and Placement Service can help. For instance, the university has a Internships. Vet Tech Institute is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Vet Tech Institute.
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Veterinarian Assistance
Vet Tech Institute Admissions
This school requires an application fee consisting of fifty dollars regular application fee, fifty dollars out-of-state application fee and fifty dollars online application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, though did not report the exact number of transfer students.
Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported.
Vet Tech Institute Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics. In the same way, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics.
Vet Tech Institute Students
Besides, it is part of an Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus. Vet Tech Institute offers Associate degrees. The school’s size is approximately two hundred and ninety-six degree-seeking undergrads.
Further, the university has many unique facilites such as animal tech rooms, on-site kennel. This school features the Urban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Commuter campus.
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