School Highlights
La James International College-Johnston serves 141 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
- Minority enrollment: 55%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
La James International College-Johnston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
La James International College-Johnston
(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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
5 staff
18 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
3
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of La James International College-Johnston has grown by 38% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The La James International College-Johnston diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
141 students
176 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
141 students
165 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
141 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
141 students
165 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
45%
68%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,300
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,008
$10,957
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cynthia Becher, known for her contributions to beauty education. -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from La James International College-Johnston?
La James International College-Johnston famous alumni include: Cynthia Becher, known for her contributions to beauty education..
What is La James International College-Johnston's ranking?
La James International College-Johnston 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-Johnston is Purdue University Global-Des Moines (2.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
4655 North West 121 Street
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 727-2100
2.4 miles
Enrollment: 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Acceptance rate: 54% In-state tuition: $15,352 Out-state tuition: $15,352 Minority enrollment: 51%
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines
Private, for profit
3305 70th St
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
Des Moines, IA 50322
(515) 318-5133
2.8 miles
Enrollment: 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School Of Radiologic Technology
Private not-for-profit
1200 Pleasant St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 241-6880
7.2 miles
Enrollment: 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2006 Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 964-6200
7.3 miles
Enrollment: 23,697 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $156 Out-state tuition: $312 Minority enrollment: 33%
Aveda Institute-Des Moines
Private for-profit
6905 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(513) 576-9333
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(513) 576-9333
7.5 miles
Enrollment: 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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