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Private For-Profit2-year

New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, Pennsylvania Β· Town: FringeOfficial Website β†—

#162
Nationally
#15
In Pennsylvania
623
Undergrad Enrollment
Under 1,000
Overall Score & Rankings
62/100
Good
#162 nationally
#15 in Pennsylvania
πŸŽ“Graduation Outcomes50
πŸ’°Affordability85
πŸ“šAcademic Environment50
πŸ”¬Program Breadth51

Scores based on IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Methodology β†’

New Castle School of Trades is a private for-profit two-year community college located in New Castle, Pennsylvania. The college enrolls approximately 623 undergraduate students. Families earning under $30,000 a year pay an average net price of $8,796 after grants and scholarships β€” making it one of the more affordable options in its category.

Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price After Aid by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants & scholarships, by family income

$0 – $30,000$8,796
$30,001 – $48,000$9,496
$48,001 – $75,000$9,926
$75,001 – $110,000$14,033
Student Body
623
Total Undergrads
10% F / 90% M
Gender Split
Student Diversity
White 80%
Hispanic 2%
Black 15%
Asian 0%
Two or more 3%
Native / Other 0%
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • βœ“Small campus environment (623 students) β€” more personal attention and close-knit community
Consider
  • Β·Data on some metrics is not yet available β€” contact the admissions office for details
Who Is This College Best For?

This college is a strong fit for students from low- and middle-income families who need an affordable option, students planning to transfer to a 4-year university, working adults seeking career-focused certificates and degrees, and students who prefer smaller class sizes and closer faculty relationships.

Institution Profile
Type2-year
ControlPrivate For-Profit
LocationNew Castle, Pennsylvania
SettingTown: Fringe
SizeUnder 1,000
Affordability Spotlight
$8,796
avg net price/yr for families earning under $30K

Net price is what you actually pay after grants and scholarships β€” not the sticker price. File the FAFSA every year to maximize your aid package.

State Ranking
#15
in Pennsylvania out of 7+ colleges
#162
nationally
Data Source

All data sourced from the NCES IPEDS 2023–24 collection. Acceptance rates, test scores, and graduation rates reflect the most recent year reported. Scores are composite rankings calculated from five weighted dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Data notice: All figures are sourced from IPEDS 2023–24 federal data. Tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment figures change annually. Always verify current information directly with the institution. Net price figures are averages and individual aid packages will vary. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by SchoolRankings.org and are not affiliated with U.S. News, Forbes, or any government agency.