New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA)
New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA) is a Private, 2-4 years school located in New Castle, PA. It offers 13 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (12/31/1972 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA) is Electrician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $23,310. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Electrician programs ($15,963). The length of the program is 90 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 15 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA).
Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
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1 | Electrician | $23,310 | $1,261 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $15,963 |
2 | Welding Technology/Welder | $21,713 | $815 | 75 Hours | 13 Months | $10,695 |
3 | Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $6,495 | - | 225 Hours | 2 Months | $6,258 |
5 | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $23,272 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $14,851 |
6 | Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | $24,577 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $16,505 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 628 students attended New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA) in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 27 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 21 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 52 (full-time) and 24 (part-time).
The graduation rate of New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA) is 72% and the retention rate is 82% at the school.
Student Population | 628 |
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Graduation Rate | 72% |
Number of Faculty | 48 |
Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA) is $23,310
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
62% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $5,654 (exclude student loans).
Tuition & Fees | $23,310 |
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Books & Supplies | $1,261 |
Off-Campus Room & Board | $6,990 |
Off-Campus Expenses | $3,000 |
Average Financial Amount | $5,654 |
Offered Certificate Programs
New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA) offers 5 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 247 students have completed their career programs.
Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
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Less than 12-Weeks Certificate | 1 | 0 | 92 |
2 Years Certificate | 4 | 0 | 155 |
Total | 5 | 0 | 247 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA) are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 247 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 92 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
- 155 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
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Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 92 completers |
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 92 |
Total | 92 |
Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
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Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 40 completers |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 26 |
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 14 |
Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 49 completers |
Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 49 |
Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 66 completers |
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 66 |
Total | 155 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 628 students have enrolled into New Castle School of Trades (New Castle, PA). By gender, 570 male and 58 female students are attending the school.
There are 494 White (78.66%), 90 Black/African American (14.33%), 12 Hispanic (1.91%), 1 Asian (0.16%), and 42 students with other races.
Total | Male | Female | |
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Total | 628 | 570 | 58 |
American Indian/Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Black/African American | 90 | 80 | 10 |
Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
White | 494 | 452 | 42 |
Two More | 19 | 14 | 5 |
Un-Known | 10 | 9 | 1 |
Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, PA
- 724-964-8811
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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