Vet Tech Institute is a private for-profit 2-year college in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with 183 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $17,962 a year after grants and graduates 76% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Vet Tech Institute acceptance rate and admissions
Vet Tech Institute admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Vet Tech Institute tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $17,540 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,432 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $17,962 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,962 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,470 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Vet Tech Institute's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Vet Tech Institute graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 76% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $38,322 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,998 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 34% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Students and location
- 183 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 92% women, 7.7% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Vet Tech Institute?
Vet Tech Institute admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Vet Tech Institute cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $17,540. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $17,962 a year in 2024-25.
Is Vet Tech Institute test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Vet Tech Institute reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Vet Tech Institute?
76% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Vet Tech Institute graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $38,322 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.