La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

Mason City, IA

Private for-profit
Two-year
Nondegree-granting
Currently operating

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At a Glance

Institution type: Private for-profit two-year college
Location: Mason City, Iowa
Reported undergraduate enrollment: 56
Campus setting: Town
Degrees and certificates reported: Certificate

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5 fields of study were recently reported.
Open admissions is reported. Not reported.
One published tuition category is reported.
4 verified funding programs are available to investigate.

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Program fit

5 recently reported fields of study, with certificate options.

Culinary & Personal Services is one broad area with recently reported completed awards.

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Published yearly budget

One tuition-and-fee category is reported.

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Recently reported undergraduate outcomes

Student success

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First-year retention: 91%; Of the reported first-time, full-time undergraduate cohort from Fall 2023, this share returned the following year.
Completion within 150% of normal time: 76%; Of the reported 2021 first-time, full-time degree/certificate-seeking students cohort, this share received a degree or certificate from this institution.

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Completion within normal time: 76% of the same reported cohort.
Source and reporting period: NCES IPEDS EF2024D and GR2024 provisional releases. Retention: Fall 2024. Completion: Status through August 31, 2024.

About this college

La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology is a private for-profit two-year college in Mason City, Iowa, with undergraduate programs and open admissions.

Overview data sources

Institution directory: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, 2024
Reported undergraduate enrollment: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 10, 2026 release. Most recent available IPEDS Fall Enrollment count for degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Campus setting: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 10, 2026 release. Remote town (official locale code 33).
Overview facts last imported: 2026-08-24
Programs preview: C2024_A, 2023-24
Admissions preview: ADM2024, Fall 2024
Cost preview: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, 2026
Financial-aid preview: SFA2324, 2023-24

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