School Highlights
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology serves 56 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- 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
Programs offered
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
6 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology has declined by 17% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology diversity score of 0.40 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
56 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
56 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
95 students
23 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
56 students
165 students
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
76%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.40
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,100
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,860
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Beavers
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: Most Programs Offered and Least debt for graduating students.
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