New Castle School of Trades
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Tel:
(724) 964-8811
- 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 454 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Top Rankings
New Castle School of Trades ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 | 39 staff | 36 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 13 | 8 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 85% | 92% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $9,500 | $12,495 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $3,831 | $5,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 85% |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to New Castle School of Trades is Winner Institute of Arts & Sciences (21.2 miles away).
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Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 983-2803 21.60419 - 3,305 students | 22.20 Mi107 College Drive
Butler, PA 16002
(724) 287-8711 22.203,305
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