Vet Tech Institute of Houston

4669 Southwest Fwy Ste 100
Houston, TX 77027
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Learning the right veterinary technician skills is critical for finding a job in the veterinary technician field. The first Vet Tech Institute was part of the Median School of Allied Health Careers, founded in Pittsburgh in 1958. Since then, the Vet Tech Institute has grown to include seven locations across the United States. Throughout 45 years of experience in providing allied health care career training, the mission has remained focused on providing quality education to benefit students, graduates, and health care professionals. At the Vet Tech Institute, faculty from the seven locations share teaching methods and curriculum improvements. As a result, students at the Vet Tech Institute gain from being part of a larger organization, with the benefits of being in a smaller, local, focused institution.

School Highlights

Vet Tech Institute of Houston serves 360 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Vet Tech Institute of Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
21 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Vet Tech Institute of Houston has grown by 82% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Vet Tech Institute of Houston diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
360 students
1,396 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
23:1
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# Full-Time Students
360 students
890 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
360 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
360 students
890 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
1%
6%
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% Hispanic
41%
46%
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% Black
14%
14%
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% White
32%
26%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
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% Unknown races
5%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.71
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.8462%
0.5469%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $14,120 is more than the state average of $13,996. The private state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,120
$13,996
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,746
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
84%
81%
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Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Vet Tech Institute of Houston cost?
Vet Tech Institute of Houston's private state tuition is approximately $14,120.
What is the acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston?
The acceptance rate of Vet Tech Institute of Houston is 84%, which is higher than the state average of 81%.
What is Vet Tech Institute of Houston's ranking?
Vet Tech Institute of Houston ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Vet Tech Institute of Houston located?
Vet Tech Institute of Houston is located in the Greenway And Upper Kirby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other community '.college.' located in Greenway And Upper Kirby Area.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,120
  • Acceptance Rate: 84%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 68%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Harris County, TX is 76%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Harris County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Harris County, TX is American InterContinental University-Houston. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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