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New Castle School of Trades

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 2-year

Faculty

48 Faculty Members | 15:1 student faculty ratio

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

New Castle School of Trades

4117 Pulaksi Road, New Castle, Pennsylvania 16101

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Phone

(724) 964-8811

Website
https://www.ncstrades.edu/

Mission Statement

To service with excellence the needs of our community and the needs of our graduates by matching skills

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To service with excellence the needs of our community and the needs of our graduates by matching skills

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cost & financial aid

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
89%
Did not receive aid
11%
Type of aid % of students recieving aid Average amount
Federal grants 76.0% $5,933
State/local grants 16.0% $2,856
Institutional grants 3.0% $4,775
Loans 51.0% $6,599

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Electrician
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Building Construction Technology/Technician
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • CONSTRUCTION TRADES
    • Electrician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards. Examples: [Construction Electrician], [Industrial Electrician] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Building Construction Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; blueprint reading; building codes; framing; masonry; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing. Examples: [Construction Technology] See other colleges that offer this major
  • MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, install, service and maintain the operating condition of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Includes instruction in diagnostic techniques, the use of testing equipment and the principles of mechanics, electricity, and electronics as they relate to the repair of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Examples: [Heating and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC)], [Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HACR)], [Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVAC)], [Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HVACR)], [Oil Burner Mechanic], [Refrigeration Mechanic], [Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic], [Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. Examples: [Automotive Service Technician], [Motor Vehicle Mechanic] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain diesel engines in vehicles such as automobiles, buses, ships, trucks, railroad locomotives, and construction equipment; as well as stationary diesel engines in electrical generators and related equipment. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain motorcycles and other similar powered vehicles. Includes instruction in lubrication and cooling systems, electrical and ignition systems, carburetion, fuel systems and adjustments of moving parts. Examples: [Motorcycle Mechanic] See other colleges that offer this major
    • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • PRECISION PRODUCTION
    • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to fabricate and modify metal parts in support of other manufacturing, repair or design activities, or as an independent business. See other colleges that offer this major

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
100.0%
  • Apply 293
  • Accepted 293
  • Attend 220

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$25
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Not applicable

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
6%
Male Students
94%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian87.62%
  2. Black11.06%
  3. Hispanic/Latino1.16%
  4. Asian0.17%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities-0.01%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

755

Undergraduate students

755

Attendance breakdown

Full time
41%
Part time
59%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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