School Highlights
La James International College-Ft Dodge serves 14 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 14 students
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
La James International College-Ft Dodge ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
La James International College-Ft Dodge
(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 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
274 staff
Student Body
The student population of La James International College-Ft Dodge has declined by 87% over five years.
The La James International College-Ft Dodge diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has grown by 363% over five years.
Total Enrollment
14 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
14 students
148 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,992 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
333 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
148 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,075 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
403 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
n/a
% Asian
17%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
3%
68%
% Hawaiian
67%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
51%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2012)
$19,700
$33,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
72%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La James International College-Ft Dodge's ranking?
La James International College-Ft Dodge ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to La James International College-Ft Dodge is Iowa Central Community College (4.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
One Triton Circle
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7201
4.3 miles
Enrollment: 5,912 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 81% In-state tuition: $4,710 Out-state tuition: $6,855 Minority enrollment: 39%
PCI Academy-Ames
Private for-profit
309 Kitty Hawk Dr.
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 956-3784
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 956-3784
44.7 miles
Enrollment: 133 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1100 College Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(800) 322-9235
45.7 miles
Enrollment: 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $4,296 Out-state tuition: $5,064 Minority enrollment: 37%
Waldorf University
Private for-profit
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2450
60.3 miles
Enrollment: 4,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 72% Private-state tuition: $20,316 Minority enrollment: 51%
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
61.8 miles
Enrollment: 34,206 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
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