Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for New Castle School of Trades

New Castle, PA

Overall Completion Rate

83.4%

Working Student Success

91.3%

Transfer Out Rate

10.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

5.8%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
77%
Part-time Students
91.3%
First-time Students
81%
Transfer Students
87.3%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (91.3% vs 77% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 522 students

After 4 Years

188
Certificates
225
Associate Degrees
413
Total Awards
79%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

190
Certificates
225
Associate Degrees
415
Total Awards
80%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

191
Certificates
227
Associate Degrees
418
Total Awards
80%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

80%
Graduated
6%
Still Enrolled Here
14%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 42
8-Year Rate: 93%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 171
8-Year Rate: 91%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 129
8-Year Rate: 90%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 92
8-Year Rate: 87%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 50
8-Year Rate: 82%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 430
8-Year Rate: 79%

All Full-time Students

Cohort Size: 351
8-Year Rate: 75%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 301
8-Year Rate: 74%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 82.1%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.