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New Castle School of Trades

New Castle School of Trades is a Private, 2-4 years school located in New Castle, PA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $23,310 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 628 and it offers 5 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at New Castle School of Trades is Electrician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $22,176 and the national average is $15,963.
Its tuition is much higher than national average of Electrician program. The length of the program is 90 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 15 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at New Castle School of Trades with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at New Castle School of Trades
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Electrician $22,176$15,963$1,26190 Contact Hours15 Months
2Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology $22,140$14,851$81590 Contact Hours15 Months
3Welding Technology/Welder $20,655$10,695$81575 Contact Hours13 Months
4Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $23,382$16,505$81590 Contact Hours15 Months
5Building Construction Technology $21,168$12,247$81590 Contact Hours15 Months
6Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other) $23,310-$1,19990 Contact Hours15 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at New Castle School of Trades is $23,310 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
New Castle School of Trades 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).
New Castle School of Trades 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$23,310
Books & Supplies$1,261
Off-Campus Room & Board$6,990
Off-Campus Expenses$3,000
Average Financial Amount$5,654

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

New Castle School of Trades offers 5 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 376 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at New Castle School of Trades
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate1056
2 Years Certificate40123
Total50376

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 56 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 123 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 197 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] ✕ 56 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor✕56-
Total56
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 33 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕9$28,800
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology✕24-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 45 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder✕45-
Transportation and Materials Moving [+] ✕ 45 completers-
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor✕45-
Total123
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Construction Trades [+] ✕ 73 completers-
Electrician✕53-
Building Construction Technology✕20-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] ✕ 98 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology✕34-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician✕24-
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician✕13-
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician✕11-
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other)✕16-
Precision Production Trades [+] ✕ 26 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant✕26-
Total197

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 628 students are attending at New Castle School of Trades. There are 27 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 21 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 52 (full-time) and 24 (part-time).
The graduation rate of New Castle School of Trades is 72% and the retention rate is 82% at the school.
New Castle School of Trades 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population628
Graduation Rate72%
Number of Faculty48
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

Student Population at New Castle School of Trades

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 667 students enrolled into New Castle School of Trades. By gender, 623 male and 44 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for New Castle School of Trades.
Student Population By Gender
New Castle School of Trades
TotalMaleFemale
Total66762344
Full-time66762344
There are 567 White (85.01%), 72 Black/African American (10.79%), 11 Hispanic (1.65%), 1 Asian (0.15%), and 25 students with other races attending New Castle School of Trades.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at New Castle School of Trades
TotalMaleFemale
Total66762344
American Indian/Native American000
Asian110
Black/African American72693
Hispanic11110
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander211
White56753235
Two More1055
Un-Known440
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at New Castle School of Trades, 178 students are aged 20 to 24 (26.69% of total students), 207 students are aged below 20 (31.03%), 30 students are aged above 50 (8.40%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at New Castle School of Trades
TotalMaleFemale
Total66762344
Under 18330
Age 18-192041968
Age 20-2187798
Age 22-2491829
Age 25-29101956
Age 30-3466624
Age 35-3937352
Age 40-4948444
Age 50-6428262
Over 64211

Directory and Accreditation Information

New Castle School of Trades is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (12/31/1972 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of New Castle School of Trades.
4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, PA
724-964-8811
School Website
Admission Page
Financial Aid Information

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