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 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
Debt For Students
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 0.50. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
44 students
1,302 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
44 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,154 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
44 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
29 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,216 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
13%
8%
% White
n/a
3%
% Hawaiian
83%
69%
% Two or more races
n/a
9%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.7436%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3116%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,100
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,860
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (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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