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 (26-27)
- 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-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
2005
Campus Size
5 acres
Total Faculty
14 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
6
9
Student Body
The student population of Bellus Academy-El Cajon has grown by 9% 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 equal to the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat 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
157 students
2,055 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
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
68%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,000
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,917
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Bellus Teal, Very Peri, Tree Top, Cornsilk
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.
Recent Articles
Required Course Full? Avoid Community College Degree Delays
Learn how a full required course can delay graduation, how to navigate waitlists, and how to find approved alternatives that protect your community college degree timeline and financial aid eligibility.
Catalog-Year Rules: Community College Graduation Requirements
Understand how catalog years determine community college graduation requirements, how enrollment breaks and major changes affect eligibility, and what to verify before choosing courses or switching to a newer catalog.
What If Your Community College Program Closes?
Learn what happens when your community college discontinues your program before graduation, including teach-out options, credit transfers, financial aid implications, student protections, and practical steps to finish your degree successfully.
