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New Castle School of Trades

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 78%

Located in New Castle, Pennsylvania, New Castle School of Trades is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of New Castle School of Trades is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that New Castle School of Trades is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

New Castle School of Trades is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

New Castle School of Trades boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2020 admitted students

100%
The most popular programs at New Castle School of Trades are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Building Construction Technology/Technician, Machine Shop Technology/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Welding Technology/Welder

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Building Construction Technology/Technician

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 68 of freshman students at New Castle School of Trades received on average $6,030 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,030
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 436 68% $5,464 $2,382,492
Other Federal Grant 436 68% $5,531 $2,411,447
State Grant/Scholarships 62 10% $3,423 $212,223
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $5,259 $5,259
Total Grant & Scholarships 436 68% $6,030 $2,628,929

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of New Castle School of Trades students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of New Castle School of Trades students is 78.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 79.0%.

78.2%

  • African American 46.1% 12 students
  • white 81.0% 255 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

New Castle School of Trades provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

New Castle School of Trades offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families