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 11,096, and admissions are selective. The university offers 75 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $8,136.
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- #10 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Security Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
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 enrollmentNo
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
15k
Students enrolled
97%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
49%
Unknown
12%
Black
16%
Hispanic
15%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Asian
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
36% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
111
Total Online Enrollment
14,049
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.97% online, 3% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
0% On-campus
100% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates100% online
Associate100% online
Bachelor's100% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's100% online
Doctorate100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,136 | $8,136 |
| Graduate | $11,682 | $11,682 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,833 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,683 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,924 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,383 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,924 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,924 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,576 | $24,576 |
| Off-campus without family | $29,276 | $29,276 |
| Off-campus with family | $13,893 | $13,893 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
36%
State Grant Aid
6%
Institution Grant Aid
30%
Pell Grant
36%
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
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | 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 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 7 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 8 | History. | |||
| 9 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 10 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 11 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 12 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 13 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 15 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 16 | Psychology. | |||
| 17 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 18 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 19 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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