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Bellus Academy-Chula Vista

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 77%
On-time graduation rate 53%

Located in Chula Vista, California, Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista are Barbering/Barber, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Program Length 13 months
Tuition and Fees $23,998
Books and Supplies $5,089
Total Cost $29,087

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 87 of freshman students at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista received on average $4,612 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,612
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 71 83% $4,626 $328,457
Other Federal Grant 72 84% $4,742 $341,433
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 6% $900 $4,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 75 87% $4,612 $345,933

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista students is 52.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.7%.

52.9%

  • asian 50.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 56.4% 31 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families