New Castle School of Trades
- New Castle School of Trades has been providing hands-on training in electrical, automotive and many other technical fields for Pennsylvania and Ohio residents for more than 60 years. We know what employers are looking for and what they value in an employee. We�ve structured our programs around these needs so that when you graduate, you�ll be prepared to work in a high-demand industry.
School Highlights
New Castle School of Trades serves 582 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 12%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
New Castle School of Trades ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 34% over five years.
New Castle School of Trades
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
62 staff
56 staff
Number of Programs Offered
13
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of New Castle School of Trades has declined by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five years.
The New Castle School of Trades diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
582 students
477 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
582 students
331 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
146 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
314 students
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
88%
56%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
College Completion Rate
74%
56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,400
$34,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$13,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,835
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
450
SAT Math
n/a
465
SAT Writing
n/a
435
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- New Castle School of Trades was founded in 1945 and has become a leading technical and trade institution. Over the years, the School has evolved from educating competent tradesmen to training more sophisticated and innovative craftsmen who are looking to become today's highly skilled technicians. In 1954, NCST moved to its present location in Pulaski, PA. NCST has programs in Building Technology, Electrical Technology, Heavy Equipment Operations, Heavy Equipment Operations with CDL, Machinist Technology, Refrigeration/AC Technology and Commercial Truck Driving, as well as a Commercial & Industrial Maintenance program. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.
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