ACCEPTANCE RATE
59.4%
More selective than 28% of listed universities.
SelectiveAccessible
Private University
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology offers a private two-year veterinary technician degree in Denver, Colorado. With hands-on training and internship opportunities at over 130 facilities, students can complete their program in as little as 24 months.
Denver, COSuburb: Large
59.4%ACCEPTANCE
$24,025AVG NET PRICE
161STUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is a private for-profit institution located just outside Denver, Colorado. The school focuses exclusively on preparing students for careers in veterinary medicine through an accredited curriculum that emphasizes practical skills and real-world experience. Its well-equipped campus features classrooms, laboratories, surgical suites, dental facilities, and a large animal barn designed to mimic professional environments.
The academic environment is characterized by small class sizes and dedicated instruction from licensed veterinarians and certified technicians. Students gain extensive clinical exposure through rotations in surgery, radiology, intensive care, and emergency medicine, alongside a mandatory 10-week internship at one of more than 130 approved veterinary hospitals or facilities.
Located on a 6.4-acre site, the campus offers resources such as a library, bookstore, and student centers. The program operates on a quarterly schedule with four entrance times per year, allowing students to begin their education in October, January, April, or July.
AT A GLANCE
TypePrivateTwo years
SettingSuburb: Large6 acres
Calendarquarter
GETTING IN
Admissions
Bel-Rea accepts applications from high school graduates or individuals with High School Equivalency Diplomas/Certificates. An entrance exam is required for applicants with a cumulative GPA below 2.4, equivalency diplomas, or those who attended high school outside the United States, though this requirement is waived for those holding a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: IPEDS 2023
APPLICATION FEE
No application fee.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$13,819/yr
Out-of-state: $13,819/yr.
Net price by income band
$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$24,025/yr
▲ 4% since 2020-2145% receive aid
Average aid package $6,298.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
The accredited Veterinary Technology program prepares graduates to apply for credentialing exams in the United States, Canada, and the UK. The curriculum includes hands-on training in small, large, and exotic animal labs, along with specialized rotations in spay/neuter surgery, dentistry, and vaccine clinics.
Student–faculty ratio
20:1
First-year retention
53%
Compared with the 89% public-university median.
Undergrad majors
0
Undergraduate majors and programs
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.
Setting
Suburb: Large
6 campus acres.
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$39,506
Working after 10 yrs
80.5%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
63.7%
63.7% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.