IYRS School of Technology & Trades

  • IYRS campus IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a private nonprofit school with a 3-acre campus on Thames Street in Newport, Rhode Island. IYRS focuses on training highly skilled craftspeople and technicians for careers in a wide range of industries.

School Highlights

IYRS School of Technology & Trades serves 68 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 54%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
(RI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
8 staff
88 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
4

Student Body

The student population of IYRS School of Technology & Trades has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The IYRS School of Technology & Trades diversity score of 0.48 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 488% over five years.
Total Enrollment
68 students
1,922 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
26:1
# Full-Time Students
68 students
803 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
68 students
1,796 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
68 students
659 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
23%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
67%
46%
% Hawaiian
27%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
3%
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
8%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
85%
24%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
93%
Acceptance Rate
89%
67%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Coronet
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kevin McKiernan '02: named ABYC Foundation Educator of the Year -
    • Telli Quinn '19: Industrial Designer and launched a cookware line -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of IYRS School of Technology & Trades?
The acceptance rate of IYRS School of Technology & Trades is 89%, which is higher than the state average of 67%.
Who are famous alumni from IYRS School of Technology & Trades?
IYRS School of Technology & Trades famous alumni include: Kevin McKiernan '02: named ABYC Foundation Educator of the Year and Telli Quinn '19: Industrial Designer and launched a cookware line.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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