C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
37/100 · earnings-weighted

Bellus Academy-Poway

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Poway, California 92064
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 64%
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
D
41/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
50/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

369
Total Enrollment
64%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bellus Academy-Poway, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$25,223
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$23,546
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$7,917
Median debt at graduation
73%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
47.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 13th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bellus Academy-Poway

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services$17,745$27,366+4%#443 of 1025#643$9,376

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Bellus Academy-Poway Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,230,428
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,137/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 92071 (2.8% cap, Santee)

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🏆 Where Bellus Academy-Poway Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician
of 25 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition N/A N/A

Financial Aid

89%
Receive Any Aid
62%
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

369
Total Students
94%
Women
64%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Hispanic 38%
Black 5%
Asian 8%
Two or More 12%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 90%
Hybrid (Some Online) 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%
25-64 (Adult) 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bellus Academy-Poway?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Bellus Academy-Poway?
Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.
What is the graduation rate at Bellus Academy-Poway?
The graduation rate at Bellus Academy-Poway is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Bellus Academy-Poway a good school?
Bellus Academy-Poway has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Bellus Academy-Poway?
Bellus Academy-Poway has a total enrollment of 369 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology