School Highlights
Bellus Academy-El Cajon serves 157 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bellus Academy-El Cajon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bellus Academy-El Cajon
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Bellus Teal, Very Peri, Tree Top, Cornsilk
Total Faculty
14 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
Student Body
The student population of Bellus Academy-El Cajon has declined by 57% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bellus Academy-El Cajon diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
157 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
157 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
226 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
157 students
967 students
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
35%
46%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
38%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$32,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,917
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jeliane Mercado - Participated in Kansas City Fashion Week. -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Bellus Academy-El Cajon?
Bellus Academy-El Cajon famous alumni include: Jeliane Mercado - Participated in Kansas City Fashion Week..
What is Bellus Academy-El Cajon's ranking?
Bellus Academy-El Cajon ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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