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Bellevue College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 400
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
On-time graduation rate 33%

Located in Bellevue, Washington, Bellevue College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Bellevue College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bellevue College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Bellevue College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bellevue College is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,057

Cost of attendance at Bellevue College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,594

Cost of attendance at Bellevue College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 35 of freshman students at Bellevue College received on average $6,868 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,868
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 123 19% $4,630 $569,439
Other Federal Grant 160 25% $5,411 $865,827
State Grant/Scholarships 155 24% $3,389 $525,278
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 81 13% $2,073 $167,895
Total Grant & Scholarships 227 35% $6,868 $1,559,000

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bellevue College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bellevue College students is 33.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.6%.

33.4%

  • asian 40.3% 31 students
  • African American 21.9% 7 students
  • white 36.2% 68 students
  • unknown 40.7% 11 students
  • hispanic 22.2% 14 students
  • Mixed Race 30.6% 11 students

Service Offerings

Bellevue College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bellevue College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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