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Bella Capelli Academy

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 94%
On-time graduation rate 3%

Located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, Bella Capelli Academy 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 Capelli Academy 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.

Bella Capelli Academy is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Bella Capelli Academy is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Pennsylvania is 17-to-1, while the national average is 16-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bella Capelli Academy is reported to be 3%, 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, Pennsylvania state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 69%.

Bella Capelli Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences

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 Capelli Academy are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

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 Capelli Academy was $14,269. 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 Capelli Academy net price calculator

$14,269

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

Pennsylvania's average $17,850
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Bella Capelli Academy 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 $14,269 $1,928 (12%) $16,160 $15,346 $19,415 $19,986 $19,772
2021 $16,197 $2,508 (13%) $18,473
2020 $18,705 $2,701 (17%) $17,965
2019 $16,004 $90 $17,404 $20,772
2018 $16,094 $3,041 (23%) $16,856 $19,450
2017 $13,053 $1,079 (8%) $14,666 $17,496
2016 $14,132 $678 (5%) $16,001 $18,771 $18,444
2015 $14,810 $864 (6%) $15,603 $17,819
2014 $15,674 -- $15,661 $12,567 $16,017

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bella Capelli Academy during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Bella Capelli Academy received on average $5,322 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.

$5,322
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 41 43% $4,937 $202,437
Other Federal Grant 44 46% $5,279 $232,255
State Grant/Scholarships 8 8% $2,844 $22,755
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 11 11% $1,009 $11,100
Total Grant & Scholarships 50 52% $5,322 $266,110

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 75% of freshman students at Bella Capelli Academy received $7,671 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,671
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 72 75% $7,671 $552,342
Private Loans 11 11% $12,963 $142,589
Total Loans 76 79% $9,144 $694,931

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.

Academic Programs

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

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 193

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 186 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 74 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 49 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

66.2%

Dropout Rate

Out of 74 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 25 students dropped out of the school.

33.8%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Bella Capelli Academy is greatly skewed towards women students, with 97.2% of undergraduate students being women and 2.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 281, with 273 women and 8 men.

  • men 2.8% 8 students
  • women 97.2% 273 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 37% 104 students
  • 20-21 27% 77 students
  • 22-24 16% 44 students
  • 25-29 11% 32 students
  • 30-34 6% 17 students
  • 40-49 1% 4 students
  • 35-39 1% 3 students

Residency of Students

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

State name Students Count Percentage
Pennsylvania 58 78.38%
Ohio 13 17.57%
West Virginia 3 4.05%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Bella Capelli Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

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