Bellevue University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Bellevue University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Bellevue University is a medium-sized private university located on a suburban campus in Bellevue, Nebraska. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,903, and admissions are selective. The university offers 65 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for students are $7,560.
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- #1 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Mathematics Degree Programs
- #2 Ranked in Best Online Undergraduate Degree in Legal Studies 2024
- #2 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Computer Science Programs
- #4 Ranked in Most Popular Online Law Degree Programs
- #7 Ranked in Best Online Supply Chain Management Programs of 2022
- #10 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Security Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Retention Rate Insight
72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores--
High school transcript--
High school rank--
Letter of recommendation--
High school GPA--
Open admissionYes
Completion of college prep program--
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
12k
Students enrolled
95%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
57%
Unknown
6%
Black
14%
Hispanic
14%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Socio-economic diversity
31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
94
Total Online Enrollment
11,361
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.95% online, 5% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
1% On-campus
99% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate100% online
Bachelor's98% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
31%
State Grant Aid
20%
Institution Grant Aid
27%
Pell Grant
31%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$20k
Average student debtafter graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Track Field Xcountry
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Education. | |||
| 6 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 8 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 11 | History | |||
| 12 | History. | |||
| 13 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 14 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 18 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 19 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 20 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 21 | Psychology. | |||
| 22 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 23 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 24 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 25 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.