Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology

www.belrea.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,338

2021 Average Net Price

$23,084

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

81.3%

347 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

217

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

30.2%

16 Graduates

About

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is a higher education institution located in Arapahoe County, CO. In 2019, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology were Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (88 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 93 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology. 93.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 6.45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (72 degrees), 8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is $12,338, which is $−2,162 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is $12,338, which is $−2,162 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,084.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,338

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was $12,338. The cost of tuition at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is $−2,162 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,084

2021 Value

6.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,084. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology grew by 6.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$11,439

Room and Board

$892

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was of $11,439 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.05% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $892. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 1.87% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

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 2021. This represents a growth of 10.6% with respect to 2020, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 159 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology received 347 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 8.44% annual growth. Out of those 347 applicants, 282 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81.3% acceptance rate.

There were 217 students enrolled at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2021.

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 18.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

282

Accepted Out of 347

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was 81.3% (282 admissions from 347 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 23.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 8.44%, while admissions grew by 271%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had a total enrollment of 217 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is 217 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 59.4% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.83% Two or More Races, 4.15% Black or African American, 0.922% Asian, 0.922% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.461% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23%) and White Male (9.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 217 students. The full-time enrollment at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is 217 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 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

37%

2021 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 37%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
129 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
56 enrolled students
Two or More Races
17 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is 59.4% White, 25.8% Hispanic or Latino, 7.83% Two or More Races, 4.15% Black or African American, 0.922% Asian, 0.922% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.461% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 81 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 (72 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant (88 degrees awarded).

In 2019, 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 Health (88 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in 2019 are Health (88 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Health (88 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Health (88 degrees awarded) (as of 2019).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.

Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant

Most Common (2019)

88 degrees awarded

In 2019, the most common associates degree concentration at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant with 88 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology, which is 0.069 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (87).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant, which is 0.0353 times less than the 85 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Veterinary Technician & Veterinary Assistant, which is 28.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is Female and Hispanic or Latino (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
72 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is white (72 degrees awarded). There were 8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (9 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
69 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology is white female (69 degrees awarded). There were 8.63 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (8 degrees).

Operations

Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology employs 7 Instructors, 1 Professors. Most academics at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology are Female Instructor (6), 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 12 employees, Management, with 2 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.84M

2021 Salaries

0.0719%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology paid a median of $1.84M in salaries, a 0.0719% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$434k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology paid a total of $434k to 8 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

7 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

12 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology were Instructor with 7 employees, and Professor with 1 employees.

In 2021, 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 12 employees, Management with 2 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology was Female Instructor with 6 employees, Male Instructor with 1 employees, and Male Professor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology.