La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology

General Information

Name: La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
Address: 24 Second St NE, Mason City, IA 50401-3308
Phone:

Website: www.lajames.com
Type of Institution: Private for-profit, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

	Largest program 2006-07	Program length (hours)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General		2100

Program prices for full-time students
	Detailed expenses	2006-07	2005-06	2004-05

Tuition and fees		$13,650	$12,650	$11,850

Books and supplies		$2,000	$1,800	$1,500

Living arrangement
Off-campus
Room and board		$4,830	$4,669	$4,522
Other expenses		$7,929	$7,290	$5,588
Off-campus with family
Other expenses		$7,929	$7,290	$5,588

	Other programs 2006-07	Program length (hours)	Tuition and fees	Books and supplies

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage		350	$3,000	$850
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist		600	$6,700	$1,130
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist		1000	$4,250	$100
Technical Teacher Education		650	$9,350	$600

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):	$50

Total enrollment: 96
First-time student retention: 82%
Overall graduation rate: 75%

White non-hispanic: 100%