Bellus Academy-Poway Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Bellus Academy-Poway is a private for-profit trade school in Poway, California, enrolling about 324 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 72.99% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $25,223 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $32,767 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 324 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.99%
  • First-Generation Students: 43.6%
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 586

Bellus Academy-Poway: what the data shows

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

Where is Bellus Academy-Poway?

Bellus Academy-Poway is located in Poway, CA (ZIP 92064).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Bellus Academy-Poway public or private?

Bellus Academy-Poway is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Bellus Academy-Poway cost?

Average net price after aid: $32,767.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$32,827
$48,001–$75,000$32,349

How big is Bellus Academy-Poway?

Total enrollment: 324 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 586 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Bellus Academy-Poway?

150%-time completion rate: 72.99%.

First-year retention: 86.7%.

What do graduates of Bellus Academy-Poway earn?

Median earnings: $23,546 six years after entry; $25,223 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

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

47.53% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Bellus Academy-Poway known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Bellus Academy-Poway a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 72.99%; median earnings $25,223 at 10 years; net price $32,767. 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-Poway was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$32,767
2024 Value

In 2024 Bellus Academy-Poway had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,767.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$131,068 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$32,767 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-Poway.

Financial Aid by Income Level

47.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46.38% 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-Poway 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-Poway 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——$30,233
2014——$31,530
2015——$31,804
2016——$25,193
2017——$17,629
2018——$18,934
2019——$26,675
2020——$18,965
2021——$20,295
2022——$29,739
2023——$30,336

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-Poway reported total enrollment of about 324 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 7% male and 93% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (34.0%), and Two or More Races (12.0%). About 47.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bellus Academy-Poway in 2024 is 324 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 586 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

86.7%
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 36.1%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

24.09% 100% Completion Time

72.99% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24.09% of students graduating from Bellus Academy-Poway completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 2% male / 98% female
  • Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 2% male / 98% 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: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Bellus Academy-Poway.

Return on Investment

$7,917 Median Student Debt

$25,223 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

31.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

92.44% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Bellus Academy-Poway.

Top Programs by Completions

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

1. Master Aesthetician/Esthetician: 114 completions

2. Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist: 66 completions

3. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 61 completions

4. Barbering/Barber: 44 completions

5. Real Estate Development: 27 completions

Most popular programs at Bellus Academy-Poway.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Bellus Academy-Poway graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,320

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-Poway is a private for-profit institution located in Poway, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. Enrollment is approximately 324 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (34.0%), Two or More Races (12.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 72.99%. Approximately 47.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Poway, CA 92064

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Bellus Academy-Poway 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-Poway located?

Bellus Academy-Poway is located in Poway, CA.

How much does Bellus Academy-Poway cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $32,767 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Bellus Academy-Poway?

Bellus Academy-Poway reports undergraduate enrollment of about 586 students, Hispanic or Latino (36.1%), White (34.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Bellus Academy-Poway?

About 43.6% of students at Bellus Academy-Poway are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Bellus Academy-Poway earn?

Median earnings are $23,546 six years after entry and $25,223 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Bellus Academy-Poway?

The 150%-time completion rate is 73.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Bellus Academy-Poway students have?

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

Is Bellus Academy-Poway public or private?

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

Is Bellus Academy-Poway an HBCU?

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

Is Bellus Academy-Poway a tribal college?

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

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

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Bellus Academy-Poway reports 36.1% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Bellus Academy-Poway religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • California trade schools 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.