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Bellus Academy-Poway

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Poway, California, Bellus Academy-Poway 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-Poway 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-Poway 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-Poway boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , 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-Poway are Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Barbering/Barber, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Barbering/Barber

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Bellus Academy-Poway received on average $4,936 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.

$4,936
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 45 57% $4,852 $218,343
Other Federal Grant 46 58% $4,831 $222,243
State Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $12,555 $12,555
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 5 6% $422 $2,112
Total Grant & Scholarships 48 61% $4,936 $236,910

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bellus Academy-Poway 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-Poway students is 62.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

62.5%

  • white 63.6% 7 students
  • hispanic 71.4% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 2 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Bellus Academy-Poway 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