Bellevue College
Tel:
(425) 564-1000
- 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 13,469 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Top Placements
Bellevue College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
The teacher population of 366 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Bellevue College | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 366 staff | 145 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Bellevue College is Renton Technical College (6.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Renton Technical CollegePublic3,359 students | 6.50 Mi3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352 6.503,359 - 3,660 students | 8.30 Mi11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100 8.303,660 - Seattle Central CollegePublic6,773 students | 8.30 Mi1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800 8.306,773 - Pima Medical Institute-RentonPrivate, for profit777 students | 8.50 Mi555 South Renton Village Pl-Ste 400
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600 8.50777 - The Art Institute of SeattlePrivate, for profit1,378 students | 9.50 Mi2323 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-0900 9.501,378
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