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Bellevue College

Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA · City · 7,364 students
4
Year
Public
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Bellevue College, located in the heart of Washington’s thriving tech corridor, is the state's largest open-access institution and is best known for its exceptionally strong transfer pipeline to the University of Washington. The college stands out for its rigorous programs in Computer Science, Data Analytics, and Nursing, offering both transferable Associate degrees and highly affordable applied Bachelor’s degrees designed to meet regional workforce demands. On campus, a diverse and career-focused student body enjoys a vibrant community experience enhanced by modern on-campus housing, which is a rare amenity for a historically two-year college. What truly sets Bellevue College apart is its deep industry connections to local giants like Microsoft and Amazon, providing students with unparalleled internship opportunities and direct pathways into the Pacific Northwest’s booming job market.


Wikipedia:Bellevue College (BC) is a public college in Bellevue, Washington. Created in 1966, the school is the largest of the 34 institutions that make up the Washington Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) system and the third-largest institution of higher education in the state.

Location
Bellevue, WA, 98007-6484 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,309
Out-of-state COA
$26,375
Avg net price
$11,430
Room & board
$17,310
In-state tuition
$4,436
Out-of-state tuition
$10,502
Books & supplies
$528/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,500
$30–48k
$10,049
$48–75k
$13,829
$75–110k
$16,815
$110k+
$19,973
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
35%
Transfer-out rate
24%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
26%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,460
Median earnings (10yr)
$56,310
Median debt
$12,375
Monthly loan payment
$131
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$13,453
Debt (90th percentile)
$21,653
Student Body
Men 43%Women 57%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
10%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$23,941
Independent students
50%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
45%
Race & ethnicity
White
28%
Hispanic
15%
Black
5%
Asian
19%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
11%
Unknown
14%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,460
10 years after entry
$56,310
Computer Software and Media Applications65
Data Processing51
Computer Science37
Health and Medical Administrative Services35
Marketing30
Design and Applied Arts29
Accounting and Related Services26
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing25
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General9
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions7
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology2
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management1
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Institutional
Endowment
$19M
Classification
Baccalaureate/Associates
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
29%
Avg faculty salary
$11,874/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,901
Federal loan rate
3%

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