Bellevue College (formerly known as Bellevue Community College), located in Bellevue, Washington, is a fully accredited institution that offers students the opportunity to earn career certificates, two-year associate degrees, and bachelor’s degrees, as well.
The campus and student life at Bellevue College will rival that of a large state university. BC offers a complete athletic program with 10 sports teams that are always top competitors. Bellevue College also offers many extra-curricular activities and clubs for students to participate in. Not only is there a student art gallery, there is also a student-led chorus and choir, as well as a jazz band.
Clubs offered at Bellevue College include: Performance Arts Club, LGBTQ & Allies Club, Computer Science Club, Black Student Union, Latino Students Club, and many more.
One of the most unique aspects of Bellevue College is its on-campus planetarium. Students can visit the planetarium at any time and enjoy unique perspectives of the sun, moon, and stars.
Bellevue also touts a fully-functioning student government in which students can participate. The student-elected council is involved in all policy-making that occurs at Bellevue College.
The cost to attend Bellevue College for in-state residents is $107.00 per credit hour for lower division classes and $245.00 per credit hour for upper division classes. Out-of-state residents can attend Bellevue College for $279.00 per credit hour for lower division classes and $598.00 per credit hour for upper division classes.
If you are interested in applying at Bellevue College, or would like more information regarding the programs of study offered there, click here to access the Bellevue College official website.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,300. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $34 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $3,400-$4,100
- Out-of-State: $8,700-$10,470
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $100-$120 per unit
- Out-of-State: $280-$330 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 41% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 32% | $5,435 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 10% | $4,827 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Bellevue College may provide services including:
- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how this school compares against other community colleges in King County and community colleges in Washington as a whole.
| Bellevue College | King County | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 24.0% | 30.4% | 29.5% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17.7% | 23.0% | 19.5% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Medical Dosimetry Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 2010)
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1970)
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- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2015)
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- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2015)
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- Radiation Therapist Program
- Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (since 1986)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bellevue College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce (A)
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Business Administration (A, C)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (C)
- Office Management and Supervision (A, C)
- Entrepreneurship (C)
- Advertising and Marketing (A, C)
- Human Resources (C)
- Retail Management
Communication Technology
- Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design (C)
- Photographic and Film Technology (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Networking (A, C)
- Computer Programming (A, C)
- Computer Graphics (A, C)
- Data Modeling & Database Administration (DBA) (C)
- Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications (C)
- Data Processing Technology (B)
- Computer Support Specialist (C)
- Web Design (A, C)
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Education
- Early Childhood Education (A, C)
- Mathematics Teacher Education (A)
- Teacher Education and Professional Development
- Elementary Education
- Adult and Continuing Education
Engineering
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (A, B)
- Health Management and Clinical Assistant (C)
- Radiology Technician (A)
- Ultrasound Technician (A, C)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (C)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (C)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions (A, B, C)
- Health Unit Coordinator (C)
- Electroneurodiagnostic, Electroencephalographic Technology (A)
- Health Information and Medical Records Technology (B)
- Radiologic Technology (C)
- Medical Reception (C)
- Health Services (A)
- Nuclear Medicine (A)
- Medical Records Administrator (C)
- Nursing Assistant
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences (A)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Physical Fitness Technician (C)
- Parks and Recreation Management (C)
- Sports Management
Security and Protective Services
- Fire Science (A, C)
- Law and Justice Administration (A)
- Fire Services Administration
Visual and Performing Arts
- Interior Design (A, B)
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bellevue College.
- Seattle Central Community College in Seattle, WA (9 miles away)
- South Seattle Community College in Seattle, WA (10 miles away)
- North Seattle Community College in Seattle, WA (12 miles away)
- Cascadia Community College in Bothell, WA (12 miles away)
- Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, WA (15 miles away)