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Bellus Academy

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 83%
On-time graduation rate 67%

Located in Manhattan, Kansas, Bellus Academy is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Bellus Academy is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bellus Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Bellus Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Bellus Academy are Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Bellus Academy received on average $4,985 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,985
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 40 53% $6,202 $248,074
Other Federal Grant 43 57% $5,834 $250,876
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 39 51% $1,492 $58,200
Total Grant & Scholarships 62 82% $4,985 $309,076

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bellus Academy students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bellus Academy students is 66.7%.

66.7%

  • white 68.9% 31 students
  • hispanic 66.7% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Bellus Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bellus Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families