Bellus Academy

Bellus Academy is a private for-profit institution located in Manhattan, KS, in a small city setting. Operating as a less-than-two-year school, it specializes in cosmetology and beauty arts training. The school enrolls 315 students (IPEDS 2023) and reports a retention rate of 86% (IPEDS 2023) alongside a completion rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023). Bellus Academy holds a quality score of 60.17 out of 100.

The academy offers four certificate programs focused on beauty and personal care: Cosmetology/Cosmetologist (General), Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts. These programs provide training pathways for students interested in salon work, skincare, and specialized facial treatments.

Located in Manhattan, a college town in the Flint Hills region of Kansas, Bellus Academy serves students seeking careers in the beauty industry. The school's 86% retention rate indicates that most students who enroll continue through their training, reflecting steady engagement with the program offerings.