La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology serves 44 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 32%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
274 staff

Student Body

The student population of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology has declined by 58% over five years.
The La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 93% over five years.
Total Enrollment
44 students
163 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
44 students
148 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,992 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
44 students
148 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
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% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
n/a
9%
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% Black
13%
7%
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% White
n/a
68%
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% Hawaiian
83%
1%
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% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
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Diversity Score
0.29
0.52
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7436%
0.5143%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Iowa by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2578%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,100
$33,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$6,860
$10,957
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology's ranking?
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Average community college minority breakdown, Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Davenport. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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