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.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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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)
