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Vet Tech Institute of Houston

Private for-profit 2-year · Houston, Texas · 200 undergradsTest-optional

Admission8 in 10 get in81% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$12,761a year · sticker $19,901
Completion rate
76%
finish within 3 years
Earnings 10 years in$40,278median per year · debt $12,000
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Vet Tech Institute of Houston is a private for-profit 2-year college in Houston, Texas with 200 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, costs an average of $12,761 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 of Houston acceptance rate and admissions

Vet Tech Institute of Houston admitted 81% 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 of Houston tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$16,544
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$19,901
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$12,761

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,761 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,140 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):

$0 to $30,000$12,115
$30,001 to $48,000$12,406
$48,001 to $75,000$14,576
$75,001 to $110,000Not reported
Over $110,000$19,901

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Vet Tech Institute of Houston's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduation rate, earnings and debt

76%
finished within 3 years
74%
came back for year two
73%
get a Pell Grant
  • 76% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
  • Former students earned a median of $40,278 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $12,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Vet Tech Institute of Houston$40,278
Texas median, private for-profit 2-year$45,911
U.S. median, private for-profit 2-year$46,721

Debt compared

Vet Tech Institute of Houston$12,000
Texas median$20,000
U.S. median$19,500

Median debt is 30% 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

  • 200 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 90% women, 11% men
  • 17 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: large city
  • Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Vet Tech Institute of Houston?

Vet Tech Institute of Houston admitted 81% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does Vet Tech Institute of Houston cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $16,544. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,761 a year in 2024-25.

Is Vet Tech Institute of Houston test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, Vet Tech Institute of Houston 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 of Houston?

76% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.

How much do Vet Tech Institute of Houston graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $40,278 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.

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