La James is in Johnston, Iowa. Johnston is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. La James issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Associate's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include therapy and counseling.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 211 students study at the school (in 2005). La James is a largely female school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The La' James International College educational mission is to enroll, educate, graduate and place."
More complete details are provided below.
La James International College
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
General Phone: (515) 278-2208
Admissions Phone: (800) 779-8589
Financial Aid Phone: (515) 278-2208
http://lajames.net
La James awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 138 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for La James in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 96 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 81 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, La James had a total enrollment of 211 students (211 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 98% |
| South Dakota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnston, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 779-8589
Financial Aid:
La James participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2274100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (515) 278-2208
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 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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