Bellus Academy (Manhattan) | Beauty Schools Directory

Programs Offered

Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics / Nail Technology

Recent Reviews

7/17/2026 via Google

7/17/2026
via Google

Ms. Emma, I just want to say thank you for being such an amazing teacher during night class. I truly appreciate your patience, kindness, and the way you take the time to help us understand and grow. You don’t just teach us cosmetology skills, you help build our confidence and remind us that we can become great professionals. You make learning cosmetology feel encouraging and fun! I love that you genuinely care about your students and their success. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, passion, and experience with us. I’m so grateful to have you as a teacher, and I appreciate all the encouragement and support you’ve given me throughout this journey.

In the School's Words

Bellus Academy is an award-winning beauty and wellness institution dedicated to graduating career-ready professionals. We specialize in advanced training and have built a reputation for innovative education, consistently nabbing top honors in Modern Salon's national Excellence in Education program. As the most awarded beauty school in the world, Bellus Academy has been named the "best beauty school in the nation" two years in a row by Modern Salon and was most recently awarded the number one beauty school in North America by Intercoiffure.

Financial Aid

We offer financial aid to those who qualify. We also have ongoing scholarships for recent high school graduates and military.

Our Manhattan Campus

Nicknamed "The Little Apple," Manhattan, KS has been home to Bellus' newest branch, which was acquired in 2011. The 20,000 square foot facility was a former movie theater, completely renovated into a beautiful school and salon.

Programs

Bellus Academy - Manhattan offers the following programs:

Barbering / Cosmetology / Esthetics / Nail Technology

Data source

Esthetics

Program Length	1,000 hours
Average Completion	7 months
Program Tuition	$14,025

Our Esthetics curriculum covers a variety of skin care techniques ranging from facials, chemical exfoliation, hair removal, microdermabrasion and more. We offer advanced programs that will allow you to wow employers in luxury and medical spas. Bellus Academy is proud to be selected as the first U.S. School to partner with CIDESCO, recognized as the world’s most prestigious qualification in the field of Esthetics, to offer a specialized certification in Skin Care.

Cosmetology

Program Length	1,500 hours
Average Completion	11 months
Program Tuition	$16,554

Our Cosmetology program includes professional training in all aspects of the beauty industry. The program includes an iPad, where much of the curriculum is taught in conjunction with a social learning experience. Our salon floor gives students the experience needed to develop their craft and work with clients. We also offer advanced Cosmetology programs.

Cosmetology, Other

Program Length	1,800 hours
Average Completion	13 months
Program Tuition	$23,791

Nail Technology

Program Length	350 hours
Average Completion	3 months
Program Tuition	$4,113

Our Spa Nail program is the first in the nation to go beyond the basics of manicuring, adding the spa treatment training demanded by luxury salons and spas.

Facial Treatment

Program Length	1,300 hours
Average Completion	9 months
Program Tuition	$21,301

Massage Therapy

Program Length	840 hours
Average Completion	6 months
Program Tuition	$12,238

Barbering

Program Length	1,500 hours
Average Completion	N/A
Program Tuition	N/A

Bellus Academy’s carefully curated barbering program offers a multidimensional education that highlights the various aspects within a growing profession. Our accomplished educators and industry experts use the Bellus proprietary system to teach men’s grooming trends, shaving, and haircutting through visual, verbal, written, and hands-on instruction.

Makeup Artistry

Program Length	N/A
Average Completion	N/A
Program Tuition	N/A

We have partnered with Make-Up Designory to offer our Make-up Artistry course, which can be taken in conjunction with other programs or as a standalone in California campuses. We are one of the only academies to offer a professional make-up course at this level.

About This School

Accreditation or State Approval

National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences (NACCAS)

One or more programs offered at this school is accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited programs qualify graduates for applicable state licensing. In addition, accredited schools typically can offer more financial aid options, including federal financial aid. Learn more about accreditation and approval.

Financial Aid

51% of students received financial aid

On average, students received $5668 in financial aid.

Student Body

Gender Ratio

93% Female, 7% Male

Race / Ethnicity Ratio

66% White, 17% Hispanic / Latino, 9% African American, 1% Asian American, 3% American Indian, 0% Hawaiian / Pacific, 4% Two or More, 0% Unknown

200 students are enrolled in this school

Contact This School

1130 West Loop Place, Manhattan, KS 66502

Get In Touch

(785) 539-1837

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Data Integrity

This information about the school and its programs is reported based on publicly available sources. Though we make periodic updates to our database, program information can change quickly, so always verify directly with the school. In between our periodic updates, we make ad hoc updates when requested as our editorial resources allow.

Page last updated: 01/24/2025