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Bellus Academy-El Cajon

Bellus Academy-El Cajon is a Private, 2-4 years school located in El Cajon, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $10,324 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 187 and it offers 7 programs. By program type, it has 2 1-year certificate, 4 2-years certificate, and 1 4-years certificate programs.
Last year, a total of 175 students completed and earned certificate or associate degree at Bellus Academy-El Cajon.

Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $10,324 and the national average is $9,701.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist program. The length of the program is 600 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 5 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,324$9,701$1,066600 Contact Hours5 Months
2Master Aesthetician/Esthetician $14,512$13,238$1,889900 Contact Hours8 Months
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $23,759$15,620$3,4711600 Contact Hours12 Months
4Barbering/Barber $26,571$14,119$4,2111800 Contact Hours13 Months
5Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) $24,018$9,384$5,0891750 Contact Hours13 Months
6Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist $13,449$6,696$2,360750 Contact Hours7 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is $10,324 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Bellus Academy-El Cajon offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
59% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,837 (exclude student loans).
Bellus Academy-El Cajon 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$10,324
Books & Supplies$1,066
Off-Campus Room & Board$9,880
Off-Campus Expenses$2,700
Average Financial Amount$4,837

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Bellus Academy-El Cajon offers 7 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, and 2-4 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 175 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate2076
2 Years Certificate4092
4 Years Certificate107
Total70175

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 76 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 92 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 7 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 76 completers-
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist✕7-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕69-
Total76
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 92 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕11-
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design✕0-
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician✕67-
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)✕14-
Total92
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 7 completers-
Barbering/Barber✕7-
Total7

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 187 students are attending at Bellus Academy-El Cajon. There are 11 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 2 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 16 (full-time) and 2 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Bellus Academy-El Cajon is 75% and the retention rate is 86% at the school.
Bellus Academy-El Cajon 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population187
Graduation Rate75%
Number of Faculty13
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1

Student Population at Bellus Academy-El Cajon

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 226 students enrolled into Bellus Academy-El Cajon. By gender, 7 male and 219 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Bellus Academy-El Cajon.
Student Population By Gender
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
TotalMaleFemale
Total2267219
Full-time2267219
There are 68 White (30.09%), 41 Black/African American (18.14%), 69 Hispanic (30.53%), 13 Asian (5.75%), and 103 students with other races attending Bellus Academy-El Cajon.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Bellus Academy-El Cajon
TotalMaleFemale
Total2267219
American Indian/Native American303
Asian13112
Black/African American41140
Hispanic69168
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander101
White68365
Two More28127
Un-Known303
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Bellus Academy-El Cajon, 73 students are aged 20 to 24 (32.30% of total students), 25 students are aged below 20 (11.06%), 2 students are aged above 50 (1.77%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Bellus Academy-El Cajon
TotalMaleFemale
Total2267219
Under 18101
Age 18-1924123
Age 20-2128028
Age 22-2445144
Age 25-2966363
Age 30-3432032
Age 35-3918117
Age 40-491019
Age 50-64202

Directory and Accreditation Information

Bellus Academy-El Cajon is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/1974 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Bellus Academy-El Cajon.
1073 E Main St, El Cajon, CA
619-442-3407
School Website

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