La James is in Fort Dodge, IA. Fort Dodge is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, for-profit institution. La James issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
The school tries to provide students with lots of choices, and does not tend to focus on only a few programs of study. Fields of study in vogue at La James include therapy and counseling.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 66 students study at La James (in 2007). The school is a largely female school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The educational mission statement for La' James International College is to enroll, educate, graduate and place."
More complete details are provided below.
La James International College
2419 5th Avenue South
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
General Phone: (515) 576-3119
http://lajames.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 47 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for La James in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 33 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 28 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, La James had a total enrollment of 66 students (66 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 50% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Dodge, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
La James participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 842400)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets La James Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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