Bellus Academy-El Cajon Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Bellus Academy-El Cajon is a private for-profit trade school in El Cajon, California, enrolling about 157 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 71.79% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $30,807 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $30,049 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 157 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 71.79%
- First-Generation Students: 44.3%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 68.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 276
Bellus Academy-El Cajon: what the data shows
Common questions about Bellus Academy-El Cajon, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bellus Academy-El Cajon?
Bellus Academy-El Cajon is located in El Cajon, CA (ZIP 92021).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon public or private?
Bellus Academy-El Cajon is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Bellus Academy-El Cajon cost?
Average net price after aid: $30,049.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $30,049 |
How big is Bellus Academy-El Cajon?
Total enrollment: 157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 276 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bellus Academy-El Cajon?
150%-time completion rate: 71.79%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Bellus Academy-El Cajon earn?
Median earnings: $17,642 six years after entry; $30,807 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $6,333.
60.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bellus Academy-El Cajon known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist (58 completions)
- Master Aesthetician/Esthetician (57 completions)
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General (53 completions)
- Barbering/Barber (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 71.79%; median earnings $30,807 at 10 years; net price $30,049. 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-El Cajon was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$30,049
2024 Value
In 2024 Bellus Academy-El Cajon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,049.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$120,196 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$30,049 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-El Cajon.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.06% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
52.52% 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-El Cajon 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-El Cajon 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 | — | — | $24,926 |
| 2014 | — | — | $29,085 |
| 2015 | — | — | $25,409 |
| 2016 | — | — | $22,907 |
| 2017 | — | — | $25,921 |
| 2018 | — | — | $31,343 |
| 2019 | — | — | $23,884 |
| 2020 | — | — | $24,694 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,088 |
| 2022 | — | — | $17,540 |
| 2023 | — | — | $29,547 |
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-El Cajon reported total enrollment of about 157 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 3% male and 97% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.7%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%), and Two or More Races (10.8%). About 60.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bellus Academy-El Cajon in 2024 is 157 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 276 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
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 White at 42.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.21% 100% Completion Time
71.79% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.21% of students graduating from Bellus Academy-El Cajon completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 0% male / 100% female
- Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 4% male / 96% female
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 2% male / 98% 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: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bellus Academy-El Cajon.
Return on Investment
$6,333 Median Student Debt
$30,807 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.56% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
156.31% Return on Investment
2.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bellus Academy-El Cajon.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 58 completions
2. Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 57 completions
3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 53 completions
4. Barbering/Barber: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bellus Academy-El Cajon graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bellus Academy-El Cajon from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,466
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-El Cajon is a private for-profit institution located in El Cajon, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 157 students. Student body composition includes White (42.7%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%), Two or More Races (10.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 71.79%. Approximately 60.06% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
El Cajon, CA 92021
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Bellus Academy-El Cajon 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-El Cajon located?
Bellus Academy-El Cajon is located in El Cajon, CA.
How much does Bellus Academy-El Cajon cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $30,049 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Bellus Academy-El Cajon?
Bellus Academy-El Cajon reports undergraduate enrollment of about 276 students, White (42.7%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bellus Academy-El Cajon?
About 44.3% of students at Bellus Academy-El Cajon are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Bellus Academy-El Cajon earn?
Median earnings are $17,642 six years after entry and $30,807 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bellus Academy-El Cajon?
The 150%-time completion rate is 71.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bellus Academy-El Cajon students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $6,333.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon public or private?
Bellus Academy-El Cajon is a private for-profit institution located in El Cajon, CA.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon an HBCU?
No. Bellus Academy-El Cajon is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon a tribal college?
No. Bellus Academy-El Cajon is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Bellus Academy-El Cajon reports 33.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Bellus Academy-El Cajon religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Bellus Academy-El Cajon in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
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.