Bellevue College

3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, WA 98007

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Bellevue Community College is a comprehensive and innovative college that advances the life-long educational development of its students consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities while strengthening the economic, social, and cultural life of its diverse community. The college accomplishes this purpose by providing high-quality, flexible educational programs and services that are academically, geographically, and financially accessible. Committed to teaching and learning excellence and employee growth and development, the college nurtures a supportive environment throughout its programs and services.

School Highlights

Bellevue College serves 13,226 students (52% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 53%.

The teacher population of 366 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Bellevue College	(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level	Four or more years	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	366 staff	157 staff

The student population of Bellevue College has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 has decreased from 40:1 over five years.

The Bellevue College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.

Total Enrollment	13,226 students	4,698 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	36:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	6,866 students	2,397 students

# Part-Time Students	6,360 students	2,301 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	391	153
% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	18%	7%

% Hispanic	10%	13%

% Black	4%	5%

% White	43%	47%

% Hawaiian	-	1%

% Two or more races	7%	7%

% Non Resident races	7%	7%

% Unknown races	9%	12%

Diversity Score	0.75	0.73

College Completion Rate (Year 2007)	24%	28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$47,000	$36,200

The public in-state tuition of $3,754 is less than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $8,944 is more than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,754	$4,058

Out-State Tuition Fees	$8,944	$7,211

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	41%	65%

Median Debt for Graduates	$12,532	$11,595

Median Debt for Dropouts	$7,000	$6,271

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Bellevue Community College officially opened its doors on January 3, 1966, fulfilling the community's dream of a local, accessible institution of higher education. Lacking facilities of its own, the college held classes in the evening at Newport Senior High School. In the decades since, the college has grown to become the third largest institution of higher learning in the state, and has emerged as an educational leader, known nationally for its innovations. A two-year associate degree from BCC provides you with options—to transfer to a four-year university, learn a new career or pursue general studies. Certificate programs, which require less time to complete than an associate degree, help you acquire skills and experience in a variety of career areas in a shorter time period. BCC's flexible class options allow you to complete program requirements at convenient times that work for you. You may also choose to earn a degree or certificate completely online. Bellevue Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (Redmond, Wash.), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the U.S. Department of Education.

The nearest community college to Bellevue College is Renton Technical College (6.5 miles away).