School Highlights
La James International College-Cedar Falls serves 54 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 71%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
La James International College-Cedar Falls ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
La James International College-Cedar Falls
(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
Less than 2 years (below associate)
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1966
Total Faculty
2 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
3
Student Body
The student population of La James International College-Cedar Falls has declined by 39% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The La James International College-Cedar Falls diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
54 students
1,532 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
54 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
29%
68%
% Hawaiian
42%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.51
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
44%
55%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$36,188
$40,057
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
87%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,846
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La James International College-Cedar Falls's ranking?
La James International College-Cedar Falls ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to La James International College-Cedar Falls is The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls (1.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Salon Professional Academy-Cedar Falls
Private for-profit
1350 College Square Mall
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
(319) 260-9995
1.4 miles
Enrollment: 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Hawkeye Community College
Public
1501 E Orange Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 296-2320
8.0 miles
Enrollment: 5,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $159 Out-state tuition: $176 Minority enrollment: 23%
Ellsworth Community College
Public
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
42.4 miles
Enrollment: 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $5,064 Minority enrollment: 31%
3700 S Center St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 752-7106
43.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $4,536 Minority enrollment: 43%
1625 Hwy 150
Calmar, IA 52132
(844) 642-2338
Calmar, IA 52132
(844) 642-2338
52.6 miles
Enrollment: 4,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $2,910 Out-state tuition: $3,210 Minority enrollment: 12%
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