New Castle School of Trades is a 2-4 year, private (for-profit) school located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Its published tuition & fees of Electrician program, which is the largest program at the school, is $23,310 for the academic year 2023-2024.
A total of 628 students are attending the school and its graduation rate is 72%. New Castle School of Trades has 13 vocational programs.
The largest program at New Castle School of Trades is Electrician and its 2024 tuition & fees are $23,310. For reference, the average tuition for the Electrician program of all trade schools in the United States is $15,963.
The following table shows the largest program information including tuition, books and supplies costs, program length, and average completion time.
| Program Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $23,310 | $1,261 | 90 Hours | 15 Months |
| National Average | $15,963 | - | 587 Hours | 11.99 Months |
| Welding Technology / Welder | $21,713 | $815 | 75 Hours | 13 Months |
| National Average | $10,695 | - | 753 Hours | 9.71 Months |
| Truck and Bus Driver / Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | $6,495 | - | 225 Hours | 2 Months |
| National Average | $6,258 | - | 254 Hours | 2.98 Months |
| Construction / Heavy Equipment / Earthmoving Equipment Operation | $18,623 | $484 | 50 Hours | 8 Months |
| National Average | $12,083 | - | 867 Hours | 10.00 Months |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | $23,272 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months |
| National Average | $14,851 | - | 531 Hours | 10.39 Months |
| Automobile / Automotive Mechanics Technology / Technician | $24,577 | $815 | 90 Hours | 15 Months |
| National Average | $16,505 | - | 891 Hours | 12.90 Months |
For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition & fees are $23,310 at New Castle School of Trades. The typical cost for purchasing books and supplies for programs is $1,261. The total cost of attendance is $34,561 when a student lives off-campus.
| Tuition & Fees | $23,310 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,261 |
| Room & Board | $6,990 |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total Cost of Attendace (COA) | $34,561 |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Overall Programs | 1 | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED |
New Castle School of Trades offers 5 certificate and vocational programs through less than 12-weeks Certificate and 2-Years Certificate programs. All certificate programs are conducted on-site education.
The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree programs.
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 17 | NOT OFFERED |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 18 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 48 | NOT OFFERED |
| Less than 12 Weeks Cert. | 1 Year Cert. | 1-2 Years Cert. | 2-4 Years Cert. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 48 | NOT OFFERED |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 90 | NOT OFFERED | 46 | NOT OFFERED |
The graduation rate at New Castle School of Trades is 72%. The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 an the retention rate is 82%.
| Graduation Rate | 72% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 82%(full-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Student Population | 628 Students |
| Number of Faculties | 48 Faculties |
| Number of Staffs | 76 Staffs |
New Castle School of Trades provides a number of student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
|---|---|
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |