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Bella Academy of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 2 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 14%

Located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, Bella Academy of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Bella Academy of Cosmetology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 2-to-1, Bella Academy of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bella Academy of Cosmetology is reported to be 14%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Wisconsin state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 53% whereas the national average was 69%.

Bella Academy of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 76%, respectively.


Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Bella Academy of Cosmetology are Barbering/Barber. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Barbering/Barber

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bella Academy of Cosmetology was $11,897. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Bella Academy of Cosmetology net price calculator

$11,897

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Wisconsin and nationwide.

Wisconsin's average $12,926
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Bella Academy of Cosmetology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $11,897 $1,317 (10%) $11,897
2021 $13,214 $2,055 (18%) $6,864
2020 $11,159 $1,729 (18%) $9,620
2019 $9,430 $1,415 (13%) $13,261
2018 $10,845 $130 (1%) $11,979
2017 $10,975 $2,344 (27%) $13,341
2016 $8,631 -- $8,956

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bella Academy of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Not Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at Bella Academy of Cosmetology received on average $5,505 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,505
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 5 71% $5,006 $25,029
Other Federal Grant 5 71% $5,006 $25,029
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 4 57% $2,000 $8,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 6 86% $5,505 $33,029

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 86% of freshman students at Bella Academy of Cosmetology received $6,847 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,847
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 6 86% $6,847 $41,081
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 6 86% $6,847 $41,081

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Bella Academy of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 3

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Barbering/Barber

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 22 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 3 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 14 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

63.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 22 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students dropped out of the school.

36.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Bella Academy of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 75.0% of undergraduate students being women and 25.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 4, with 3 women and 1 men.

  • men 25.0% 1 students
  • women 75.0% 3 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 75% 3 students
  • 25-29 25% 1 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Bella Academy of Cosmetology in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
Wisconsin 3 100.00%

Miscellaneous

Educational Offerings

Bella Academy of Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational