Bellus Academy-Chula Vista Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is a private for-profit trade school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling about 341 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 67.53% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $23,576 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $20,738 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 341 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 67.53%
  • First-Generation Students: 56.1%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 624

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista: what the data shows

Common questions about Bellus Academy-Chula Vista, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista?

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is located in Chula Vista, CA (ZIP 91911).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista public or private?

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Bellus Academy-Chula Vista cost?

Average net price after aid: $20,738.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$20,635
$48,001–$75,000$22,949
$75,001–$110,000$20,159

How big is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista?

Total enrollment: 341 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 624 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista?

150%-time completion rate: 67.53%.

First-year retention: 77.3%.

What do graduates of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista earn?

Median earnings: $19,304 six years after entry; $23,576 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,917.

61.22% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 67.53%; median earnings $23,576 at 10 years; net price $20,738. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$20,738
2024 Value

In 2024 Bellus Academy-Chula Vista had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,738.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$82,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$20,738 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Bellus Academy-Chula Vista.

Financial Aid by Income Level

61.22% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bellus Academy-Chula Vista in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013——$21,160
2014——$23,293
2015——$22,786
2016——$28,198
2017——$21,672
2018——$24,062
2019——$19,501
2020——$21,855
2021——$18,547
2022——$19,661
2023——$20,159

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista reported total enrollment of about 341 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (66.9%), Black or African American (9.7%), and White (7.9%). About 61.22% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista in 2024 is 341 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 624 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

77.3%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

16.88% 100% Completion Time

67.53% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 16.88% of students graduating from Bellus Academy-Chula Vista completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Real Estate Development: 1% male / 99% female
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 1% male / 99% female
  • Barbering/Barber: 57% male / 43% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Bellus Academy-Chula Vista.

Return on Investment

$7,917 Median Student Debt

$23,576 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

33.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

184.21% Return on Investment

3.4 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Bellus Academy-Chula Vista.

Top Programs by Completions

5 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Real Estate Development: 75 completions

2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 69 completions

3. Barbering/Barber: 67 completions

4. Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 53 completions

5. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 50 completions

Most popular programs at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Bellus Academy-Chula Vista graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bellus Academy-Chula Vista from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,908

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is a private for-profit institution located in Chula Vista, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Real Estate Development, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber. Enrollment is approximately 341 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (66.9%), Black or African American (9.7%), White (7.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 67.53%. Approximately 61.22% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Chula Vista, CA 91911

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista located?

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is located in Chula Vista, CA.

How much does Bellus Academy-Chula Vista cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,738 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista?

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista reports undergraduate enrollment of about 624 students, Hispanic or Latino (66.9%), Black or African American (9.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Bellus Academy-Chula Vista?

About 56.1% of students at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista earn?

Median earnings are $19,304 six years after entry and $23,576 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Bellus Academy-Chula Vista?

The 150%-time completion rate is 67.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Bellus Academy-Chula Vista students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,917.

Is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista public or private?

Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is a private for-profit institution located in Chula Vista, CA.

Is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista an HBCU?

No. Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista a tribal college?

No. Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Bellus Academy-Chula Vista reports 66.9% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Bellus Academy-Chula Vista in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools profile
  • Chula Vista, California city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.