Bellevue College: Review & Facts

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Bellevue College is a medium four-year, public school with 10,620 students enrolled. This school was established in 1966 and is the only school located in Bellevue, Washington.

Academic Offerings

At Bellevue College you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
50
Bellevue College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 50 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Computer Science, Business, Medical, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Bellevue College is relatively low at 67% (close to Washington average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The graduation rate at Bellevue College is very low: 26%. About 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Bellevue College is pretty decent -- 15:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median, around $9,700 per year. The additional fees at Bellevue College not covered by tuition are about $300; this totals $10,000 a year.

Read the details about Bellevue College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Bellevue College is $66.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Bellevue College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (425) 564-1000 or check Bellevue College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,600
High
Bellevue College offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bellevue College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Bellevue College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 400 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high - roughly $10,600 per academic year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Bellevue College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bellevue College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, Washington
98007-6484, USA
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