Bellus Academy-Poway

Bellus Academy-Poway is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Poway, California, in a large suburban area north of San Diego. The school enrolls 669 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 64% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 88% (IPEDS 2023).

Bellus Academy offers a range of personal care and aesthetics programs, including certificates in Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Barbering/Barber, Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts. All programs are offered as one-to-two-year certificate credentials, preparing students for state licensure in their respective fields.

Located in Poway within San Diego County, the academy draws students from across the broader San Diego metropolitan area. Its multi-program structure provides options for students interested in various specializations within the beauty and personal care industry.