New Castle School of Trades
New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit trade school in New Castle, Pennsylvania, enrolling about 700 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 75.91% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,361 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 700 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 75.91%
New Castle School of Trades: what the data shows
Common questions about New Castle School of Trades, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is New Castle School of Trades?
New Castle School of Trades is located in New Castle, PA (ZIP 16101).
NCES locale classification: Town fringe.
Is New Castle School of Trades public or private?
New Castle School of Trades is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does New Castle School of Trades cost?
Average net price after aid: $8,361.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,038 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,904 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,822 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,817 |
How big is New Castle School of Trades?
Total enrollment: 700 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at New Castle School of Trades?
150%-time completion rate: 75.91%.
First-year retention: 79.3%.
What do graduates of New Castle School of Trades earn?
Median earnings: $41,932 six years after entry; $44,814 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,567.
62.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is New Castle School of Trades known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (399 completions)
- CIP 490205 (138 completions)
- CIP 460302 (66 completions)
- Welding Technology (38 completions)
- CIP 460415 (35 completions)
- CIP 470201 (34 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (29 completions)
- CIP 470303 (27 completions)
- CIP 470605 (12 completions)
- CIP 470611 (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is New Castle School of Trades a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 75.91%; median earnings $44,814 at 10 years; net price $8,361. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at New Castle School of Trades was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,361
2024 Value
In 2024 New Castle School of Trades had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,361.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$33,444 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,361 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for New Castle School of Trades.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at New Castle School of Trades was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for New Castle School of Trades in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $9,551 |
| 2014 | — | — | $8,806 |
| 2015 | — | — | $10,872 |
| 2016 | — | — | $8,097 |
| 2017 | — | — | $7,906 |
| 2018 | — | — | $8,022 |
| 2019 | — | — | $9,645 |
| 2020 | — | — | $8,574 |
| 2021 | — | — | $9,284 |
| 2022 | — | — | $8,598 |
| 2023 | — | — | $6,981 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at New Castle School of Trades in 2024 is 700 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
74.39% 100% Completion Time
75.91% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 74.39% of students graduating from New Castle School of Trades completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for New Castle School of Trades.
Return on Investment
$9,567 Median Student Debt
$44,814 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
21.35% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1239.97% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for New Castle School of Trades.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 49.0205: 138 completions
CIP 46.0302: 66 completions
Welding Technology: 38 completions
CIP 46.0415: 35 completions
CIP 47.0201: 34 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 29 completions
CIP 47.0303: 27 completions
CIP 47.0605: 12 completions
CIP 47.0611: 11 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 399 completions
Most popular programs at New Castle School of Trades.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for New Castle School of Trades graduates.
About
New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit institution located in New Castle, PA, offering 12 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 700 students. The institution maintains a 75.91% graduation rate. Approximately 62.03% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
New Castle, PA 16101
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
New Castle School of Trades provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does New Castle School of Trades cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $8,361 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of New Castle School of Trades earn?
Median earnings are $41,932 six years after entry and $44,814 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at New Castle School of Trades?
The 150%-time completion rate is 75.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do New Castle School of Trades students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,567.
How big is New Castle School of Trades?
Total enrollment is about 700 students in the latest reporting year.
Is New Castle School of Trades public or private?
New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit institution located in New Castle, PA.
Is New Castle School of Trades an HBCU?
No. New Castle School of Trades is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is New Castle School of Trades a tribal college?
No. New Castle School of Trades is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is New Castle School of Trades a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, New Castle School of Trades does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.4%).
Is New Castle School of Trades religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for New Castle School of Trades in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.