Bellus Academy-Poway is a private community college located in Poway, CA. It offers 7 programs for degree/certificate.

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

The 2025 tuition & fees of Bellus Academy-Poway is $15,465. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of California private community colleges' average ($28,102).

The school has 324 students, which is lower than California community collleges' average (5,324). The students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (23 to 1) of California community colleges.

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees is $15,465 for undergraduate programs at Bellus Academy-Poway. The tuition & fees at Bellus Academy-Poway is cheaper than the average costs ($28,102) over private community colleges in California.

The following tables show 2024-2025 tuition & fees at Bellus Academy-Poway 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.

2025 Cost Of Attendance
Amount
Tuition & Fees$15,465
Books & Supplies$1,457
Off-Campus Living Costs$24,180
Average Financial Aid$5,499
Cost of Attendance$41,102
Total Costs After Financial Aid$35,603
2025 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Tuition & Fees
Bellus Academy-Poway$15,465
Private Community Colleges in California$28,102
Private Community Colleges in U.S.$20,310
2025 Costs and Completion Information of Largest Programs
Program NameTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthsAvg. Completion Time
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician$15,465 $1,457 900 Hours 8 Months
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist$10,798 $556 600 Hours 5 Months
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist$9,917 $1,659 600 Hours 5 Months
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist$25,208 $3,458 1,500 Hours 11 Months
Barbering/Barber$30,901 $5,054 1,800 Hours 13 Months
Barbering/Barber$25,608 $2,850 1,500 Hours 11 Months

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Bellus Academy-Poway 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 Programs7NOT 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/Cosmetologist36 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber11 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design59 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care SpecialistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and ManicuristNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Master Aesthetician/Esthetician105 completers
 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 324 students at Bellus Academy-Poway including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 21 male students and 348 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
Total3693690
Male Students21210
Female Students3483480

School Profile and Academic Overview

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

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address13266 Poway Rd, Poway, CA
Phone858-748-1490
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$15,465
Student Population »324 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »73%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate87%
Average Financial Aid »$5,499
Students to Faculty15:1 (6.67%)