La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

24 Second St NE
Mason City, IA 50401
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 (26-27)

  • 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

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
Year Founded
1932
Total Faculty
6 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
3
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence in Beauty Education

Student Body

The student population of La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology has declined by 37% 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 less than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has grown by 46% 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
56 students
176 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
0.51
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,100
$32,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,860
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,750
$5,500

Sports

School Mascot
Beavers
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 24%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,331 per year for in-state students and $4,920 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,086 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Iowa is 75%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.51, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Ross College-Davenport. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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