School Highlights
La James International College-Ft Dodge serves 22 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
La James International College-Ft Dodge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
La James International College-Ft Dodge
(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
2 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
3
Student Body
The student population of La James International College-Ft Dodge has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The La James International College-Ft Dodge diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 45% over five years.
Total Enrollment
22 students
1,532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
22 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
23 students
23 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
22 students
165 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
16%
68%
% Hawaiian
54%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2012)
$19,700
$32,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La James International College-Ft Dodge's ranking?
La James International College-Ft Dodge ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Average community college minority breakdown, Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to La James International College-Ft Dodge is Iowa Central Community College (4.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
4.3 miles
Enrollment: 4,949 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 81% In-state tuition: $4,710 Out-state tuition: $6,855 Minority enrollment: 43%
PCI Academy-Ames
Private for-profit
309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2907
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 337-2907
44.7 miles
Enrollment: 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Ellsworth Community College
Public
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
45.7 miles
Enrollment: 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $5,064 Minority enrollment: 31%
Waldorf University
Private for-profit
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
60.3 miles
Enrollment: 2,225 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Acceptance rate: 77% Private-state tuition: $20,316 Minority enrollment: 44%
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
61.8 miles
Enrollment: 23,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
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