La James is located in a large suburb, in Johnston, IA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at La James top out at the Associate's degree.
The school maintains an open-admission policy.
La James offers classes to 260 students (252 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
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 Johnston
8805 Chambery Blvd
Johnston, IA 50131
General Phone: (515) 278-2208
http://lajames.net
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 145 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, manicurist, cosmetoloty instructor |
| Therapy and Counseling | 27 | massage therapy |
Number of programs and degrees for La James in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 91 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 81 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, La James had a total enrollment of 260 students (252 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 99% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Johnston, 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 2274100)
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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| 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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