School Highlights
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista serves 406 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
Student Body
The student population of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista has grown by 167% over five years.
The Bellus Academy-Chula Vista diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
406 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
406 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
406 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
% Asian
17%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
58%
7%
% White
10%
23%
% Hawaiian
8%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,634
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
80%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista?
The acceptance rate of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
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