National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo is in a large city, in Buffalo, NY. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo earn degrees up to the Certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include transportation.
National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to the school in 2007-2008, 54% were accepted.
National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo, in 2007-2008, had 130 students (76 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school. The student body at National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo is overwhelmingly male.
Many students at the school are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To screen, train, and place qualified individuals into entry level positions as heavy truck and tractor trailer drivers."
More complete details are provided below.
National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo
175 Katherine St
Buffalo, NY 14210-2007
General Phone: (716) 849-6887
http://www.ntts.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | 195 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 195 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo had a total enrollment of 130 students (76 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 94% |
| Women | 6% |
| Full-Time | 65% |
| Part-Time | 35% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 27% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 100% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 90% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Buffalo, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 89 | 48 | 54% | 48 | 100% |
| Men | 82 | 45 | 55% | 45 | 100% |
| Women | 7 | 3 | 43% | 3 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2287801)
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets National Tractor Trailer School Buffalo Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career services
Offers part-time study
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