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Bellus Academy-Poway

Bellus Academy-Poway is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Poway, CA. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $15,548 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 436 and it offers 10 programs.
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Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Bellus Academy-Poway is Master Aesthetician/Esthetician. Its 2023 tuition and fees are $14,512 and the national average is $14,525.
Its tuition is similar than national average of Master Aesthetician/Esthetician program. The length of the program is 900 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete is 8 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs at Bellus Academy-Poway with tuition, fees, and completion time for each program.
6 Largest Career Programs at Bellus Academy-Poway
Program2023 Tuition & FeesNational AverageBooks & Supplies CostsProgram LengthAverage Completion Time
1Master Aesthetician/Esthetician $14,512$14,525$1,889900 Contact Hours8 Months
2Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,324$9,978$1,066600 Contact Hours5 Months
3Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $23,759$16,042$3,4711600 Contact Hours12 Months
4Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $9,113$5,356$1,477600 Contact Hours5 Months
5Barbering/Barber $26,571$14,546$4,2111800 Contact Hours13 Months
6Barbering/Barber $22,137$14,546$2,4631500 Contact Hours11 Months

2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Bellus Academy-Poway is $15,548 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-Poway offers the alternative tuition plans including tuition guarantee.
49% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,816 (exclude student loans).
Bellus Academy-Poway 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$15,548
Books & Supplies$1,889
Off-Campus Room & Board$14,820
Off-Campus Expenses$4,050
Average Financial Amount$4,816

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Bellus Academy-Poway offers 10 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, 330 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Bellus Academy-Poway
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate30148
2 Years Certificate50161
4 Years Certificate2021
Total100330

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 148 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 161 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 21 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 [+] ✕ 148 completers-
Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist✕10-
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist✕115-
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist✕23-
Total148
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 161 completers-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist✕36-
Barbering/Barber✕11-
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design✕0-
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician✕94-
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)✕20-
Total161
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Personal and Culinary Services [+] ✕ 21 completers-
Barbering/Barber✕21-
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design✕0-
Total21

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 436 students are attending at Bellus Academy-Poway. There are 20 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 8 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 48 (full-time) and 11 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Bellus Academy-Poway is 68% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 79% at the school.
Bellus Academy-Poway 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population436
Graduation Rate68%
Number of Faculty28
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1

Student Population at Bellus Academy-Poway

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 422 students enrolled into Bellus Academy-Poway. By gender, 29 male and 393 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Bellus Academy-Poway.
Student Population By Gender
Bellus Academy-Poway
TotalMaleFemale
Total42229393
Full-time42229393
There are 163 White (38.63%), 19 Black/African American (4.50%), 151 Hispanic (35.78%), 21 Asian (4.98%), and 212 students with other races attending Bellus Academy-Poway.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Bellus Academy-Poway
TotalMaleFemale
Total42229393
American Indian/Native American707
Asian21219
Black/African American19217
Hispanic1518143
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander725
White16310153
Two More51546
Un-Known303
Non-resident Alien000
By age range, at Bellus Academy-Poway, 146 students are aged 20 to 24 (34.60% of total students), 70 students are aged below 20 (16.59%), 8 students are aged above 50 (3.32%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Bellus Academy-Poway
TotalMaleFemale
Total42229393
Age 18-1970466
Age 20-2166462
Age 22-2480674
Age 25-29107899
Age 30-3446244
Age 35-3921219
Age 40-4924222
Age 50-64716
Over 64101

Directory and Accreditation Information

Bellus Academy-Poway is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (7/1/1986 - Current[Estimated Date]).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Bellus Academy-Poway.
13266 Poway Rd, Poway, CA
858-748-1490
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