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New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 35%

Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, NETTTS is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island 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.

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, NETTTS emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NETTTS is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Rhode Island state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at NETTTS is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Rhode Island is 80%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NETTTS do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at NETTTS are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. 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

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island was $13,614. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

NETTTS net price calculator

$13,614

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Rhode Island and nationwide.

Rhode Island's average $14,603
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of NETTTS for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,614 $751 (6%) $14,453 $14,511 $14,533 $17,685 $17,910
2021 $12,863 $251 (2%) $13,659 $14,246 $14,362 $16,126 $17,272
2020 $12,612 $593 (5%) $12,913 $14,554 $14,745 $16,321 $16,928
2019 $12,019 $440 (4%) $12,240 $14,099 $14,619 $16,371
2018 $11,579 $712 (7%) $11,784 $13,468 $13,819 $15,153 $15,760
2017 $10,867 $348 (3%) $11,794 $12,852 $14,197 $14,484 $14,901
2016 $10,519 $825 (7%) $11,678 $11,993 $13,692 $13,917 $14,449
2015 $11,344 $1,126 (9%) $10,235 $10,235
2014 $12,470 -- $12,348 $12,348

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island received on average $3,728 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.

$3,728
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 529 82% $3,728 $1,972,112
Other Federal Grant 529 82% $3,728 $1,972,112
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 529 82% $3,728 $1,972,112

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 94% of freshman students at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island received $5,478 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,478
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 607 94% $5,478 $3,325,169
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 607 94% $5,478 $3,325,169

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$8,995
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island sorted by popularity.

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 370

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 370 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 74

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

Undergraduate Certificate 74 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 650 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 226 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 407 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

62.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 650 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 237 students dropped out of the school.

36.5%

Transferred Out

Out of 650 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 6 students transferred out of the school.

0.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at NETTTS is greatly skewed towards men students, with 92.9% of undergraduate students being men and 7.1% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 623, with 44 women and 579 men.

  • men 92.9% 579 students
  • women 7.1% 44 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 25% 159 students
  • 30-34 21% 133 students
  • 40-49 15% 91 students
  • 35-39 14% 89 students
  • 22-24 12% 75 students
  • 20-21 6% 39 students
  • 50-64 4% 27 students
  • 18-19 1% 8 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Rhode Island offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes