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Vet Tech Institute of Houston

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 20 to 1
Acceptance rate 84%
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Houston, Texas, Vet Tech Institute of Houston is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that Vet Tech Institute of Houston is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Vet Tech Institute of Houston is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Texas is 68%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Vet Tech Institute of Houston do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,100

Cost of attendance at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $15,344

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,100

Cost of attendance at Vet Tech Institute of Houston in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $15,344

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Vet Tech Institute of Houston received on average $6,942 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,942
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 85% $5,621 $95,565
Other Federal Grant 18 90% $6,942 $124,960
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 18 90% $6,942 $124,960

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston students is 48.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 0.0%.

48.3%

  • white 36.4% 4 students
  • hispanic 50.0% 6 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Vet Tech Institute of Houston provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Vet Tech Institute of Houston offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)