Bellevue University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	286
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Bellevue, Nebraska, Bellevue University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Bellevue University 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 University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Bellevue University is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Nebraska is 15-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bellevue University is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nebraska state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 51% whereas the national average was 58%.

The student retention rate of 72% at Bellevue University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,310

Cost of attendance at Bellevue University in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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

Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,310

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

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

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 60 of freshman students at Bellevue University received on average $5,955 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.

$5,955

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	23	31%	$2,991	$68,801
Other Federal Grant	23	31%	$3,076	$70,751
State Grant/Scholarships	3	4%	$4,533	$13,600
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	20	27%	$9,182	$183,638
Total Grant & Scholarships	45	60%	$5,955	$267,989

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bellevue University 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 University students is 22.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 14.8%.

22.6%

white 30.8% 8 students
unknown 50.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball North Star Athletic Association
Basketball North Star Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country North Star Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Bellevue University provides the following additional services to its students

Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bellevue University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

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
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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