School Highlights
La James International College-Johnston serves 46 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 46 students
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
La James International College-Johnston
(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 International College-Johnston has declined by 67% over five years.
The La James International College-Johnston diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 172% over five years.
Total Enrollment
46 students
163 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
46 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,992 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
46 students
148 students
# 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
7%
n/a
% Asian
15%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
7%
68%
% Hawaiian
60%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5333%
0.5143%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2578%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,008
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to La James International College-Johnston is Purdue University Global-Des Moines (2.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
2.4 miles
| 760 students
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private for-profit
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
2.8 miles
| 48 students
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
7.2 miles
| 14 students
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
7.3 miles
| 34,206 students
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Private for-profit
6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 224-5244
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 224-5244
7.5 miles
| 163 students
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