IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Newport, RI 02840
About IYRS School of Technology & Trades
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a private trade and vocational school in Newport, Rhode Island, enrolling about 68 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 92.31% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (86.8%) and Black or African American (8.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| IYRS School of Technology & Trades | — | $20,525 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Rhode Island (state median) | $39,847 | — | 14 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is IYRS School of Technology & Trades really?
Evidence: average net price at IYRS School of Technology & Trades versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at IYRS School of Technology & Trades is $20,525.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $20,525 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). Versus rural campuses, net price runs $1,825 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for IYRS School of Technology & Trades—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$20,525
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $20,525 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What IYRS School of Technology & Trades is known for
Top program completions
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician43
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician12
- Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician11
- Precision Metal Working8
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 60% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is IYRS School of Technology & Trades a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for IYRS School of Technology & Trades.
Campus
Location
Newport, RI
City / state
- ZIP
- 02840
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is 10% above the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- New England
Size
Enrollment
68
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 113
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$9,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 16.36%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for IYRS School of Technology & Trades.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at IYRS School of Technology & Trades was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for IYRS School of Technology & Trades in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $14,996 |
| 2014 | — | — | $15,929 |
| 2015 | — | — | $15,030 |
| 2016 | — | — | $16,892 |
| 2017 | — | — | $16,313 |
| 2018 | — | — | $22,593 |
| 2019 | — | — | $24,032 |
| 2020 | — | — | $23,654 |
| 2021 | — | — | $25,361 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,555 |
| 2023 | — | — | $18,436 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
IYRS School of Technology & Trades reported total enrollment of about 68 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 85% male and 15% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (86.8%), Black or African American (8.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). About 16.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at IYRS School of Technology & Trades in 2024 is 68 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 113 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
92.31% 100% Completion Time
92.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 92.31% of students graduating from IYRS School of Technology & Trades completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 88% male / 12% female
- Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
- Wooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician: 91% male / 9% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do IYRS School of Technology & Trades graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of IYRS School of Technology & Trades.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $9,500. Average net price used in cost models: $20,525.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for IYRS School of Technology & Trades.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at IYRS School of Technology & Trades.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for IYRS School of Technology & Trades graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for IYRS School of Technology & Trades—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $25,204
- Rhode Island median 2.4× the median ($10,675)
- New England median 2.5× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 3.5× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
IYRS School of Technology & Trades at a glance
IYRS School of Technology & Trades
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a private non-profit institution in Newport, RI.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/TechnicianPlastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/TechnicianWooden Boatbuilding Technology/Technician
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian86.8%Black or African American8.8%Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Schools near IYRS School of Technology & Trades
Other campuses in Newport, RI when available, plus nearby institutions in Rhode Island.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Rhode Island, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is IYRS School of Technology & Trades located?
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is located in Newport, RI.
What is IYRS School of Technology & Trades's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at IYRS School of Technology & Trades is 88.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 25 applicants and 20 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does IYRS School of Technology & Trades cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,525 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at IYRS School of Technology & Trades?
IYRS School of Technology & Trades reports undergraduate enrollment of about 113 students, White (86.8%), Black or African American (8.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at IYRS School of Technology & Trades?
The 150%-time completion rate is 92.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do IYRS School of Technology & Trades students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is IYRS School of Technology & Trades public or private?
IYRS School of Technology & Trades is a private nonprofit institution located in Newport, RI.
Is IYRS School of Technology & Trades an HBCU?
No. IYRS School of Technology & Trades is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is IYRS School of Technology & Trades a tribal college?
No. IYRS School of Technology & Trades is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is IYRS School of Technology & Trades a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, IYRS School of Technology & Trades does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.5%).
Is IYRS School of Technology & Trades religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for IYRS School of Technology & Trades in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Rhode Island college profile
- Rhode Island college costs
- Rhode Island colleges by ROI
- Rhode Island trade schools profile
- Newport, Rhode Island city profile
- New England regional profile
- Rural college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Rhode Island
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.