Bellus Academy-El Cajon

www.bellusacademy.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$20,510

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.826%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

226

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

74.7%

56 Graduates

About

Bellus Academy-El Cajon is a higher education institution located in San Diego County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Bellus Academy-El Cajon were Master Aesthetician (67 degrees awarded), Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (14 degrees), and General Cosmetology (11 degrees).

In 2021, 175 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon. 97.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 2.29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (69 degrees), 1.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,510.

In 2021, 59% of undergraduate students attending Bellus Academy-El Cajon received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,510

2021 Value

13.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bellus Academy-El Cajon had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,510. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bellus Academy-El Cajon grew by 13.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bellus Academy-El Cajon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Bellus Academy-El Cajon received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.28% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bellus Academy-El Cajon (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.826%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bellus Academy-El Cajon was 0.826%, which represents 1 out of the 121 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bellus Academy-El Cajon had a total enrollment of 226 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is 226 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Bellus Academy-El Cajon are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bellus Academy-El Cajon, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 30.1% White, 18.1% Black or African American, 12.4% Two or More Races, 5.75% Asian, 1.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bellus Academy-El Cajon in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (30.1%), followed by White Female (28.8%) and Black or African American Female (17.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bellus Academy-El Cajon in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 226 students. The full-time enrollment at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is 226 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bellus Academy-El Cajon (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bellus Academy-El Cajon was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Bellus Academy-El Cajon had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bellus Academy-El Cajon (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
69 enrolled students
White
68 enrolled students
Black or African American
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is 30.5% Hispanic or Latino, 30.1% White, 18.1% Black or African American, 12.4% Two or More Races, 5.75% Asian, 1.33% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.442% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 167 more women than men received degrees from Bellus Academy-El Cajon. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is hispanic or latino (69 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is Master Aesthetician (67 degrees awarded), followed by Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (14 degrees) and General Cosmetology (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bellus Academy-El Cajon, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (175 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellus Academy-El Cajon are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Bellus Academy-El Cajon in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (175 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellus Academy-El Cajon are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Bellus Academy-El Cajon are Personal & Culinary Services (175 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellus Academy-El Cajon are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Bellus Academy-El Cajon are Personal & Culinary Services (175 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bellus Academy-El Cajon.

Most Common (2021)

Master Aesthetician
67 degree-majors awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
14 degree-majors awarded
General Cosmetology
11 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Bellus Academy-El Cajon was Master Aesthetician with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Bellus Academy-El Cajon according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

171

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 4 degrees were awarded to men at Bellus Academy-El Cajon, which is 0.0234 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (171).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bellus Academy-El Cajon by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Bellus Academy-El Cajon in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 0.0299 times less than the 67 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Bellus Academy-El Cajon in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist, which is 33.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 13% of students graduating from Bellus Academy-El Cajon completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 76% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is Female and Hispanic or Latino (80% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
69 degrees awarded
White
56 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is hispanic or latino (69 degrees awarded). There were 1.23 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (56 degrees).

1.14% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
68 degrees awarded
White Female
55 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bellus Academy-El Cajon is hispanic or latino female (68 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (55 degrees).