School Highlights
Bellus Academy serves 200 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Minority enrollment: 90%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Bellus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Bellus Academy
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High 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
Total Faculty
n/a
155 staff
Student Body
The student population of Bellus Academy has grown by 6% over five years.
The Bellus Academy diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 68% over five years.
Total Enrollment
200 students
2,057 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
200 students
606 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,451 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
229 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
200 students
569 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,424 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
15%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
10%
60%
% Hawaiian
69%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
41%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$22,800
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,164
$9,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,375
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellus Academy's ranking?
Bellus Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bellus Academy is Manhattan Area Technical College (0.6 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3136 Dickens Ave
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
Manhattan, KS 66503
(785) 587-2800
0.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,245 student Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $7,440 Out-state tuition: $7,440 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rasmussen University-Kansas
Private for-profit
3722 SW Burlingame Road
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
Topeka, KS 66609
(785) 228-7320
46.9 miles
Enrollment: 865 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Bryan University (Topeka)
Private, for profit
1527 SW Fairlawn Rd
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
Topeka, KS 66604
(785) 272-0889
47.6 miles
Enrollment: 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Private-state tuition: $15,336 Minority enrollment: 24%
3301 W 18th St
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
Emporia, KS 66801
(620) 343-4600
57.3 miles
Enrollment: 3,152 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 In-state tuition: $5,429 Out-state tuition: $5,429 Minority enrollment: 29%
2221 Campus Dr
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
Concordia, KS 66901
(785) 243-1435
61.7 miles
Enrollment: 2,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $4,680 Minority enrollment: 33%
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