School Highlights
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista serves 341 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista
(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
27 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
8
Student Body
The student population of Bellus Academy-Chula Vista has grown by 104% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Bellus Academy-Chula Vista diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
341 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
341 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
341 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
341 students
967 students
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
64%
46%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
9%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$19,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,634
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
80%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 81%.
What is Bellus Academy-Chula Vista's ranking?
Bellus Academy-Chula Vista ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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