- 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 58 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 57%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Acceptance Rate: 59%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
(RI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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
n/a
314 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of IYRS School of Technology & Trades has grown by 5% over five years.
The IYRS School of Technology & Trades diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
58 students
2,349 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
58 students
721 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,628 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
227 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
58 students
500 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
165 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,071 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
25 students
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
22%
% Black
2%
11%
% White
n/a
43%
% Hawaiian
75%
6%
% Two or more races
19%
7%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
24%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
50%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
59%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
59%
59%
Source: 2024 (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 -
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of IYRS School of Technology & Trades?
The acceptance rate of IYRS School of Technology & Trades is 59%, which is equal to the state average of 59%.
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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