New Castle School of Trades
New Castle School of Trades is a Private, 2-4 years located in New Castle, PA. New Castle School of Trades is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of New Castle School of Trades is $23,310 where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees stays same as last year at New Castle School of Trades.
- Total 700 students have enrolled in New Castle School of Trades.
- New Castle School of Trades offers 14 programs.
- The graduation rate of New Castle School of Trades is 76% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
- New Castle School of Trades has 2 branch campuses and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at New Castle School of Trades is - for Pennsylvania residents and $23,310 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees stays same as last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Pennsylvania Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $20,736 | $20,736 |
| 2022 | $20,736 | $20,736 |
| 2023 | $22,176 | $22,176 |
| 2024 | $23,310 | $23,310 |
| 2025 | $23,310 | $23,310 |
Branch Campuses
New Castle School of Trades has 2 branch campuses. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulaski | 4164 u.s. 422, Pulaski, PA | 724-964-8811 | https://www.ncstrades.edu/ | $18,623 |
| East Liverpool Campus | 129 E. 5th Street, East Liverpool, OH | 330-368-3130 | https://www.ncstrades.edu/east-liverpool-programs/ | $20,422 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
New Castle School of Trades offers 13 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at New Castle School of Trades at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 8 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Welding Technology/Welder | 48 |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | 46 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 18 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | 17 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 60 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 34 |
| Building Construction Technology | 29 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other) | 10 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9 |
Student Population
Total 700 students have enrolled to New Castle School of Trades. By gender, there are 616 male and 84 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 7.33 to 1. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 120 | 101 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 519 | 456 | 63 |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Total | 700 | 616 | 84 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at New Castle School of Trades is 76% and the retention-rate is 79%. The average financial aid amount is $9,548 and 75% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 76% |
|---|---|
| Retention Rate | 79% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $9,548 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 23 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 48 |