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National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Buffalo, New York, National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, New York state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 58% whereas the national average was 69%.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo are Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo was $15,116. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo net price calculator

$15,116

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average $12,043
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $15,116 $1,851 (11%) $15,959 $15,950 $16,686 $16,854
2021 $16,967 $1,822 (10%) $17,029 $17,105 $17,655 $18,785
2020 $18,789 $19 $18,777 $18,233 $18,207 $22,251
2019 $18,770 $3,084 (20%) $18,875 $18,714 $22,184 $22,645
2018 $15,686 $716 (4%) $15,694 $15,174
2017 $16,402 $4,046 (33%) $16,580 $16,511
2016 $12,356 $2,563 (17%) $12,345 $11,892 $14,163
2015 $14,919 $933 (7%) $14,939 $15,246 $18,061
2014 $13,986 -- $13,927 $12,857

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo received on average $4,001 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,001
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 80 65% $3,595 $287,623
Other Federal Grant 89 72% $3,720 $331,117
State Grant/Scholarships 6 5% $8,161 $48,965
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 95 77% $4,001 $380,082

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 73% of freshman students at National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo received $5,498 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,498
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 91 73% $5,498 $500,355
Private Loans 3 2% $7,897 $23,691
Total Loans 94 76% $5,575 $524,046

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$8,057
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo sorted by popularity.

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 126

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 126 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 100 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 43 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 78 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

78.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 100 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 22 students dropped out of the school.

22.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo is greatly skewed towards men students, with 85.6% of undergraduate students being men and 14.4% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 125, with 18 women and 107 men.

  • men 85.6% 107 students
  • women 14.4% 18 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 24% 29 students
  • 40-49 20% 24 students
  • 30-34 19% 23 students
  • 22-24 12% 15 students
  • 50-64 10% 12 students
  • 35-39 9% 11 students
  • 18-19 2% 2 students
  • 20-21 2% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

National Tractor Trailer School Inc-Buffalo offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training