Bellus Academy

www.bellusacademy.edu

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2023 Average Net Price

$20,459

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

223

100% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

70.5%

55 Graduates

About

Bellus Academy is a higher education institution located in Riley County, KS. In 2023, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Bellus Academy were Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (56 degrees awarded), General Cosmetology (30 degrees), and Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (18 degrees).

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bellus Academy. 96.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 3.33% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (96 degrees), 3.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bellus Academy was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 345 total borrowers.

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,459.

In 2023, 51% of undergraduate students attending Bellus Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,459

2023 Value

12.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bellus Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,459. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bellus Academy grew by 12.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bellus Academy (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

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Bellus Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 7.27% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bellus Academy (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bellus Academy was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 345 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 had a total enrollment of 223 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bellus Academy is 223 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Bellus Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bellus Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.9% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.97% Black or African American, 4.48% Two or More Races, 3.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.897% Asian.

Students enrolled at Bellus Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12.9%) and Black or African American Female (8.45%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bellus Academy in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 223 students. The full-time enrollment at Bellus Academy is 223 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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

Retention Rate over Time

86%

2023 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 was 86%.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
147 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
37 enrolled students
Black or African American
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bellus Academy is 65.9% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.97% Black or African American, 4.48% Two or More Races, 3.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.897% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

Graduates

In 2023, 140 more women than men received degrees from Bellus Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bellus Academy is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Bellus Academy is Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (56 degrees awarded), followed by General Cosmetology (30 degrees) and Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (18 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bellus Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (148 degrees awarded) and Health (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellus Academy are Registered nurses (1,452,593 people), Medical & health services managers (156,374 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,116 people), Pharmacists (133,517 people), and Physicians (108,029 people).

The most specialized majors at Bellus Academy in 2023 are Personal & Culinary Services (148 degrees awarded) and Health (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellus Academy are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Bellus Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (148 degrees awarded) and Health (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellus Academy are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Bellus Academy are Personal & Culinary Services (148 degrees awarded) and Health (2 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
56 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
30 degrees awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Bellus Academy was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 56 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

145

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Bellus Academy, which is 0.0345 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (145).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Bellus Academy in Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts, which is 0.2 times less than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to women at Bellus Academy in Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

71%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 13% of students graduating from Bellus Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 71% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Bellus Academy is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
96 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bellus Academy is white (96 degrees awarded). There were 3.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (26 degrees).

0.667% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
25 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bellus Academy is white female (92 degrees awarded). There were 3.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (25 degrees).

Operations

Salary Expenditure

$2.41M

2023 Salaries

9.68%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bellus Academy paid a median of $2.41M in salaries, a 9.68% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.11% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

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