Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology

www.belrea.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $13,819
    2024 Average Net Price
    $22,516
    After Financial Aid
    2023 Acceptance Rate
    59.4%
    138 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    139
    100% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    26.9%
    14 Graduates

    About

    Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology were Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (48 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. 91.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 8.33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (27 degrees), 1.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is $13,819, which is $−1,078 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is $13,819, which is $1,078 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,516.

    In 2024, 52% of undergraduate students attending Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $13,819
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was $13,819. The cost of tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is $−1,078 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $22,516
    2024 Value
    6.28%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,516. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology grew by 6.28%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $14,679
    Room and Board
    $819
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was of $14,679 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 18.3% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $819. The cost of books and supplies increased by 12% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    52%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    52% of undergraduate students at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 15.6% with respect to 2023, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology received 138 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 38.4% annual growth. Out of those 138 applicants, 82 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.4% acceptance rate.

    There were 139 students enrolled at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2024.

    Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 32.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    59.4%
    Acceptance Rate in 2023
    82
    Accepted Out of 138

    In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was 59.4% (82 admissions from 138 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 49.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 38.4%, while admissions declined by 26.1%.

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    Enrollment

    Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had a total enrollment of 139 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is 139 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.2% White, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Black or African American, 2.88% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, and 1.44% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (28%) and White Male (6.33%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 139 students. The full-time enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is 139 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    68%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      74 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      49 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      6 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is 53.2% White, 35.3% Hispanic or Latino, 4.32% Black or African American, 2.88% Asian, 2.16% Two or More Races, and 1.44% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 40 more women than men received degrees from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is white (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (48 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (26,936 people), Other managers (26,144 people), Veterinarians (17,709 people), Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (13,715 people), and Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (13,063 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2024 are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

    The most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Farming
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Farming (33,951 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (30,153 people), Elementary & secondary schools (29,109 people), Veterinary services (27,207 people), and Construction (18,268 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    4
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    44
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology, which is 0.0909 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant, which is 0.0909 times less than the 44 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant, which is 11 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    61%
    100% Completion Time
    61%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 61% of students graduating from Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is white (27 degrees awarded). There were 1.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

    2.08% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      218 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      187 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      167 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is white female (218 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (187 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had a total salary expenditure of 3.14M. Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology employs 6 Instructors, 1 Professors. Most academics at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Female Instructor (5), Male Instructor (1), and Male Professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 7 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 2 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.5M
    2024 Salaries
    12.7%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology paid a median of $1.5M in salaries, which represents 47.9% of their overall expenditure ($3.14M) and a 12.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.16% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.22% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $440k
    Instructional Salaries
    7
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology paid a total of $440k to 7 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 7 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 2 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

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