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Vet Tech Institute Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Vet Tech Institute tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$16,920

Average net price after aid

$17,585

Total attendance cost

$23,551

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Vet Tech Institute In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$16,920

Out-of-state tuition

$16,920

Average net price

$17,585

Attendance cost

$23,551

Vet Tech Institute Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Vet Tech Institute.

Tuition

Per semester: $8,460

Annual: $16,920

Room and board

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Books and supplies

Per semester: $509

Annual: $1,018

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: Not available

Annual: Not available

Attendance cost

Per semester: $11,776

Annual: $23,551

Vet Tech Institute Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$67,680

Four-year attendance estimate

$94,204

Four-year average net price

$70,340

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Vet Tech Institute is listed as Private for-profit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $16,920 and out-of-state tuition is $16,920. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Vet Tech Institute as Private for-profit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Vet Tech Institute reports $16,920 for out-of-state tuition and $16,920 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

Not available

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$5,400

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,018

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

Not available

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$23,551

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Vet Tech Institute pays approximately $17,585 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

72.82%

SAT Average

Not available

ACT Range

Not available

Vet Tech Institute Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 72.82%. This means approximately 728 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 199 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

72.82%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$16,920

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$16,920

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$23,551

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$17,585

State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

54.42%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

84.19%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Vet Tech Institute Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Books and supplies Fees and remainder

Tuition

$16,920

Books and supplies

$1,018

Fees and remainder

$5,613

Sticker price

$23,551

Average net price

$17,585

Average aid coverage

25%

$5,966 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Vet Tech Institute pays approximately $17,585 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Vet Tech Institute?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.

Vet Tech Institute net price

$17,585

Pennsylvania average

$20,881

National average

$17,506

Vet Tech Institute Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $16,920 and average net price at $17,585. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$16,920

Current net price

$17,585

Current out-of-state tuition $16,920
Current average net price $17,585

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

Not available

Completion data is not reported for Vet Tech Institute in the federal College Scorecard dataset.

10-Year Earnings

$34,583

Undergraduates

199

10-Year Median Earnings - Vet Tech Institute vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Vet Tech Institute graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Vet Tech Institute?

Undergraduates

199

Completion rate

Not available

National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

54.42%

Above national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

84.19%

Above national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 54.42% of Vet Tech Institute students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 84.19% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

54.42%

Federal loan rate

84.19%

Students with any loan

93.82%

Average net price

$17,585

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Vet Tech Institute

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Vet Tech Institute's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$12,292

Median completer debt

$13,623

Median monthly payment

$144

Federal loan rate

84.19%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Vet Tech Institute's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Vet Tech Institute's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Vet Tech Institute's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

Not available

Faculty salary field

$5,302

Tuition revenue per FTE

$15,846

Instructional spend per FTE

$5,871

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Vet Tech Institute lists Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Vet Tech Institute is listed at 125 Seventh St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3400. Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Address

125 Seventh St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3400

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Vet Tech Institute with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Vet Tech Institute
Accept. rate
72.82%
Tuition
$16,920
Net price
$17,585
10-yr earnings
$34,583
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$138,767
Carnegie Mellon University
Accept. rate
11.40%
Tuition
$63,829
Net price
$31,671
10-yr earnings
$114,862
University of Pennsylvania
Accept. rate
5.87%
Tuition
$66,104
Net price
$31,229
10-yr earnings
$111,371
Lehigh University
Accept. rate
29.26%
Tuition
$62,180
Net price
$33,549
10-yr earnings
$105,584

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Vet Tech Institute tuition?

Vet Tech Institute out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,920. In-state tuition is $16,920. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Vet Tech Institute's average net price?

Vet Tech Institute's average net price in the local dataset is $17,585. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Vet Tech Institute fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Vet Tech Institute.

What is Vet Tech Institute's acceptance rate?

Vet Tech Institute's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 72.82%.

How much is Vet Tech Institute tuition?

Vet Tech Institute's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $16,920.

What is Vet Tech Institute's average net price?

Vet Tech Institute's average net price in the local dataset is $17,585.

What does Vet Tech Institute cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $11,974 for Vet Tech Institute students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Vet Tech Institute's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $34,583 for Vet Tech Institute.

Is Vet Tech Institute accredited?

Vet Tech Institute's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

How many students attend Vet Tech Institute?

The local dataset lists 199 undergraduate students at Vet Tech Institute.

What percentage of Vet Tech Institute students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Vet Tech Institute in the local dataset is 54.42%.

What is the federal loan rate at Vet Tech Institute?

The federal loan rate for Vet Tech Institute in the local dataset is 84.19%.

Where should I verify Vet Tech Institute data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Vet Tech Institute or the latest official federal education data.