Bellevue University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Oustanding

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus Crime

Bellevue University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 13,845 students enrolled. This school was established in 1966 and is the only school located in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Academic Offerings

At Bellevue University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
90
Bellevue University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 90 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Computer Science, Social Work, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Bellevue University is low at 51% (way below Nebraska average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
51%
Bad
The graduation rate at Bellevue University is low - 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bellevue University is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is relatevely low, about $8,100 per year. The additional fees at Bellevue University not covered by tuition are around $800, which totals $8,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Bellevue University 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
The college might accept your 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) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Bellevue University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $75.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Bellevue University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (402) 291-8100 or check Bellevue University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,000
Medium
Bellevue University offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bellevue University, 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
B-
Dicey
Bellevue University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high, roughly $7,000 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Bellevue University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Bellevue University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bellevue University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bellevue University
1000 Galvin Rd S
Bellevue, Nebraska
68005-3098, USA
Bellevue University Location Map - Street View
Bellevue University Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Bellevue University

University of Nebraska LincolnUniversity of Nebraska LincolnLincoln, NE
University of Nebraska Lincoln Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $25k. Moderately priced on-campus housing. Around 23,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for offering engineering, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 25 to enroll.

University of Nebraska at OmahaUniversity of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE
University of Nebraska at Omaha Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $20k. On-campus housing. About 15,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Concentration on education, general studies, and management programs. ROTC programs. SAT 1050, ACT 22 to enroll.

Northwest Missouri State UniversityNorthwest Missouri State UniversityMaryville, MO
Northwest Missouri State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $12k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Roughly 8,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Top offerings include education, business, and management programs. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.

Creighton UniversityCreighton UniversityOmaha, NE
Creighton University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Excellent retention rate. Tuition: $44k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Around 8,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Has strong presence in medical, nursing, and management programs. SAT 1270, ACT 30 to enroll.

Wayne State CollegeWayne State CollegeWayne, NE
Wayne State College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 4,800 students. Dangerous campus. Strong education, management, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered.

Nebraska Wesleyan UniversityNebraska Wesleyan UniversityLincoln, NE
Nebraska Wesleyan University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $39k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Over 1,700 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong emphasis on business, biology, and nursing programs. ROTC programs. ACT 26 to enroll.

Concordia University NebraskaConcordia University NebraskaSeward, NE
Concordia University Nebraska Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $37k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Roughly 3,100 students. Unsafe campus. Strong education, business, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 22 to enroll.

Midland UniversityMidland UniversityFremont, NE
Midland University Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $38k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. About 1,700 students. Unsafe campus. Has strong presence in education, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1020, ACT 22 to enroll.

Doane UniversityDoane UniversityCrete, NE
Doane University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $38k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Around 1,900 students. Dangerous campus. Places a focus on education, management, and business programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 960, ACT 23 to enroll.

Peru State CollegePeru State CollegePeru, NE
Peru State College Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Around 1,800 students. Unsafe campus. Specializes in education, business, and management programs. ROTC programs are available.

Other Nearby Colleges



E Q School of Hair DesignE Q School of Hair DesignCouncil Bluffs, IA
E Q School of Hair Design Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Xenon International Academy OmahaXenon International Academy OmahaOmaha, NE
Xenon International Academy Omaha Rating
Around 200 students. Generally safe campus.

University of Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterOmaha, NE
University of Nebraska Medical Center Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $31k. Around 3,700 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong nursing, medical, and medical assistant programs.

Clarkson CollegeClarkson CollegeOmaha, NE
Clarkson College Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $15k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Approximately 1,200 students. Safe campus. Top offerings include nursing, medical, and radiology technology programs. ROTC programs are available. ACT 23 to enroll.

College of Saint MaryCollege of Saint MaryOmaha, NE
College of Saint Mary Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $22k. On-campus housing. Roughly 900 students. Relatively safe campus. Known for occupational therapy, nursing, and education programs. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.

Capitol Beauty SchoolCapitol Beauty SchoolOmaha, NE
Capitol Beauty School Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. About 200 students. Generally safe campus.

Iowa Western Community CollegeIowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs, IA
Iowa Western Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $6k. Affordable on-campus housing option. Over 5,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on general studies, nursing, and automotive and mechanic programs. ROTC programs are offered.

Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthNebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied HealthOmaha, NE
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $16k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 1,200 students. Generally safe campus. Places a focus on nursing, medical, and education programs. ROTC programs are available. SAT 1020, ACT 23 to enroll.

Metropolitan Community College AreaMetropolitan Community College AreaOmaha, NE
Metropolitan Community College Area Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $5k. On-campus housing option. Over 14,600 students. Safe campus. Well known for their general studies, nursing, and computer science programs. ROTC programs are available.

CHI Health School of Radiologic TechnologyCHI Health School of Radiologic TechnologyOmaha, NE
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology Rating
Bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $7k. Over 100 students. Safe campus. Affiliated with Lutheran Church in America.

Universal College of Healing ArtsUniversal College of Healing ArtsOmaha, NE
Universal College of Healing Arts Rating
Associate's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Tuition: $11k. Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Myotherapy InstituteMyotherapy InstituteLincoln, NE
Myotherapy Institute Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $16k. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Joseph's College CosmetologyJoseph's College CosmetologyLincoln, NE
Joseph's College Cosmetology Rating
More than 200 students. Safe campus.

Southeast Community College AreaSoutheast Community College AreaLincoln, NE
Southeast Community College Area Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Affordable on-campus housing. Over 9,500 students. Safe campus. Has strong management, business, and general studies programs.

Bryan College of Health SciencesBryan College of Health SciencesLincoln, NE
Bryan College of Health Sciences Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $16k. Over 800 students. Dangerous campus. Concentration on nursing and medical programs. ACT 24 to enroll.

College of Hair Design EastCollege of Hair Design EastLincoln, NE
College of Hair Design East Rating
Great student retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Union College LincolnUnion College LincolnLincoln, NE
Union College Lincoln Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $26k. Affordable on-campus housing. About 700 students. Generally safe campus. Concentration on medical, biology, and medical assistant programs. Affiliated with Seventh Day Adventists. SAT 1040, ACT 21 to enroll.

Entourage Institute of Beauty and EstheticsEntourage Institute of Beauty and EstheticsLincoln, NE
Entourage Institute of Beauty and Esthetics Rating
Great retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

College of Hair Design DowntownCollege of Hair Design DowntownLincoln, NE
College of Hair Design Downtown Rating
Great retention rate. Affordable on-campus housing option. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Nebraska Indian Community CollegeNebraska Indian Community CollegeMacy, NE
Nebraska Indian Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $4k. More than 500 students. Safe campus. Has strong general studies, management, and business programs.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Nebraska

Accounting and Finance
Learn about 14 accounting and finance schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Scottsbluff, Crete, York, Hastings, Bellevue, and 7 other cities. Approximately 1,100 accounting and finance degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in NE is about $26,700.

Art
We list 21 art schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Chadron, North Platte, Kearney, Wayne, Fremont, and 12 more cities. About 300 art diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for art programs in NE is around $18,700.

Biology
Our directory contains 21 biology schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney, Winnebago, Crete, Scottsbluff, Norfolk, and 12 other cities. Approximately 1,300 biology diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for biology programs in NE is about $26,100.

Business
Our directory contains 26 business schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Seward, Fremont, Chadron, Macy, and 16 more cities. Around 3,900 business diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for business programs in NE - $16,000.

Communication and Journalism
Learn about 16 communication and journalism schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont, York, Bellevue, Kearney, Crete, and 9 more cities. Around 800 communication and journalism diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in NE is about $23,000.

Computer Science
We reviewed 18 computer science schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Scottsbluff, Grand Island, North Platte, Kearney, Wayne, and 10 more cities. About 1,700 computer science degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for computer science programs in NE is around $13,200.

Criminal Justice
Learn about 20 criminal justice schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings, Wayne, Crete, Peru, Grand Island, and 12 other cities. Approximately 800 criminal justice degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for criminal justice programs in NE is about $14,800.

Education
Our listing contains 24 education schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Fremont, Scottsbluff, Bellevue, Norfolk, Kearney, and 13 other cities. Around 3,600 education diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for education programs in NE - $22,600.

English and Literature
We reviewed 18 English and literature schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Kearney, Crete, Seward, Norfolk, and 10 other cities. Around 400 English and literature diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in NE is roughly $25,300.

Fashion
We list 3 fashion schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue. Around 100 fashion diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for fashion programs in NE is approximately $22,100.

General Studies
Get the details about 24 general studies schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Hastings, Scottsbluff, Crete, North Platte, Wayne, and 15 more cities. About 2,200 general studies diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for general studies programs in NE - $9,200.

Geography
Read about 6 geography schools and colleges in Omaha, Bellevue, Wayne, Lincoln, Seward, and Kearney. About 100 geography diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for geography programs in NE is around $20,700.

Graphic Design and Animation
Learn about 10 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in Lincoln, Peru, Bellevue, Wayne, Omaha, Hastings, Seward, Norfolk, and Crete. Approximately 200 graphic design and animation diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in NE: $17,200.

History
Our directory contains 16 history schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Hastings, York, Chadron, Scottsbluff, Fremont, and 10 more cities. About 200 history diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for history programs in NE is roughly $21,900.

Industrial Technologies
We reviewed 9 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Lincoln, Wayne, North Platte, Grand Island, Scottsbluff, Norfolk, Bellevue, and Omaha. About 400 industrial technologies degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in NE is around $4,400.

Law
Get the details about 6 law schools and colleges in Omaha, Bellevue, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, and Crete. Approximately 400 law degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for law programs in NE: $30,900.

Management
We reviewed 27 management schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Wayne, Grand Island, Peru, Crete, and 15 other cities. Around 4,500 management degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for management programs in NE is around $15,500.

Marketing and Advertising
Read about 13 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Grand Island, Bellevue, Seward, Fremont, Hastings, Crete, and North Platte. Approximately 700 marketing and advertising diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in NE: $24,800.

Mathematics
Our directory contains 18 mathematics schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Norfolk, Hastings, Wayne, Chadron, Peru, and 11 more cities. About 400 mathematics diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in NE - $23,000.

Medical
We reviewed 28 medical schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Macy, Winnebago, Hastings, Scottsbluff, and 14 other cities. Around 2,200 medical degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for medical programs in NE - $24,200.

Medical Assistant
We list 18 medical assistant schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, Crete, Norfolk, Grand Island, Chadron, and 8 other cities. About 700 medical assistant diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for medical assistant programs in NE is about $15,800.

Natural Resources and Environment
We list 9 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Omaha, Seward, Lincoln, Crete, Winnebago, Norfolk, and Bellevue. Approximately 200 natural resources and environment diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in NE is approximately $24,400.

Nursing
We list 17 nursing schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, Bellevue, Norfolk, Fremont, Crete, North Platte, and Grand Island. Around 2,600 nursing degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for nursing programs in NE is approximately $21,200.

Occupational Therapy
Our directory contains 19 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Crete, Peru, Grand Island, Seward, Chadron, and 11 other cities. Around 900 occupational therapy degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in NE is around $26,500.

Paralegal
Our directory contains 8 paralegal schools and colleges in Omaha, Bellevue, Lincoln, Scottsbluff, and Crete. Around 100 paralegal degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition for paralegal programs in NE is roughly $11,700.

Philosophy
We list 8 philosophy schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Kearney, Bellevue, Hastings, and Fremont. Approximately 100 philosophy diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for philosophy programs in NE is roughly $31,200.

Political Science
Get the details about 13 political science schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Kearney, Bellevue, Seward, Norfolk, Hastings, and 7 more cities. Approximately 400 political science diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for political science programs in NE is around $23,900.

Psychology
Our directory contains 19 psychology schools and colleges in Omaha, Lincoln, Hastings, Wayne, Chadron, Peru, Fremont, and 11 more cities. Around 1,300 psychology diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for psychology programs in NE: $22,100.

Resort and Hospitality
Our listing contains 4 resort and hospitality schools and colleges in Omaha, Bellevue, Lincoln, and Hastings. Around 200 resort and hospitality diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for resort and hospitality programs in NE - $15,700.

Retailing and Wholesaling
We list 4 retailing and wholesaling schools and colleges in Lincoln, Bellevue, and Crete. About 100 retailing and wholesaling diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for retailing and wholesaling programs in NE - $31,600.

Social Work
We reviewed 19 social work schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Bellevue, Norfolk, Kearney, Wayne, Crete, and 11 other cities. About 700 social work degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for social work programs in NE is around $14,700.

Sociology and Anthropology
Get the details about 15 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Hastings, Chadron, Wayne, Fremont, Bellevue, and 8 other cities. Approximately 300 sociology and anthropology degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in NE is roughly $26,400.

Work and Family Studies
Get the details about 14 work and family studies schools and colleges in Lincoln, Omaha, Macy, Grand Island, Wayne, Chadron, Seward, and 8 other cities. Approximately 700 work and family studies degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in NE is around $17,300.