Bellevue College: Review & Facts
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Bellevue College is a medium four-year, public school with 12,290 students enrolled. This school was established in 1966 and is the only school located in Bellevue, Washington.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
52
Fair
At Bellevue College you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.Bellevue College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 52 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 versus other colleges and schools.
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. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
67%
Fair
Bellevue College student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (close to Washington average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Bellevue College is very low: 26%. Approximately 28% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Bellevue College is pretty decent - 14:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$9,500
Medium
Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - $9,200 a year. The additional fees at Bellevue College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $300; this comes to a total of $9,500 per academic 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
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at Bellevue College is $55.00.
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 this school's general information office at (425) 564-1000 or check Bellevue College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$8,600
High
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
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Grade
C+
Dicey
Bellevue College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $8,600 annually.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.
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Post Address: Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, Washington 98007-6484, USA
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