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New Castle School of Trades SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

With a 100% acceptance rate, NCST is not asking you to spend your energy proving you belong. Your strategy should be confirming fit: choosing the right trade program, understanding costs and scheduling, and making sure the hands-on path matches your goals. Since NCST is test-optional, submit scores only if they strengthen your file or placement options.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

New Castle School of Trades facts and stats

Quick Facts

New Castle School of Trades enrolls about 700 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. NCST has a freshman retention rate of 79%, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Location

New Castle, PA

Undergrad Enrollment700

Freshman Retention79%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio15:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key New Castle School of Trades application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional NCST, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a superscore-focused retake. For Regular Decision, plan any final fall retake no later than December so scores have time to arrive by NCST’s deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

NCST is a private for-profit institution, so students should review current tuition, fees, and program costs carefully. Explore available aid options, including federal aid through the FAFSA and any school-based payment plans or scholarships.

Tuition and FeesN/A

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$25

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

At New Castle School of Trades, the total cost of attendance includes tuition and fees plus living expenses, books, supplies, and other personal costs. Actual out-of-pocket costs can vary by program, housing choices, and financial need. Students should compare NCST’s billed costs with any grants, scholarships, loans, and payment options to understand what they may realistically pay.