Bellus Academy-El Cajon is a private community college located in El Cajon, CA. It offers 6 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc..

The 2024 tuition & fees of Bellus Academy-El Cajon is $15,548. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California private community colleges' average ($26,692).

The school has 187 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,302). The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (21 to 1) of California community colleges.

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees is $15,548 for undergraduate programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon. The tuition & fees at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is cheaper than the average costs ($26,692) over private community colleges in California.

The following tables show 2023-2024 tuition & fees at Bellus Academy-El Cajon and compare to California community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes of tuition costs over last 5 years. Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. You can check more comprehensive tuition information at cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$15,548
Books & Supplies$1,893
Off-Campus Living Costs$21,353
Average Financial Aid$4,871
Cost of Attendance$38,794
Total Costs After Financial Aid$33,923
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Bellus Academy-El Cajon$15,548
Private Community Colleges in California$26,692
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$19,928
2024 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician$15,548 $1,893 900 Hours 8 Months
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$10,655 $1,108 600 Hours 5 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$23,234 $3,605 1,500 Hours 11 Months
Barbering/Barber$29,298 $4,804 1,800 Hours 13 Months
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)$24,018 $5,089 1,750 Hours 13 Months
Make-Up Artist/Specialist$15,155 $2,528 602 Hours 5 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Bellus Academy-El Cajon offers Certificate programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs6NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

What is Personal and Culinary Services program?
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist20 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber10 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Make-Up Artist/SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician52 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)5 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 187 students at Bellus Academy-El Cajon including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 7 male students and 219 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total2262260
Male Students770
Female Students2192190

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Bellus Academy-El Cajon.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address1073 E Main St, El Cajon, CA
Phone619-442-3407
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »$15,548
Student Population »187 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »68%
Retention Rate67%
Average Financial Aid »$4,871
Students to Faculty14:1 (7.14%)