Bellevue University
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$7,560
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About Bellevue University
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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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
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 admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards12k
Students enrolled
95%
Online student enrollment
19:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
57%
Black
14%
Hispanic
14%
Unknown
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more races
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Female student population
56%
Socio-economic diversity
31% 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
94
Total Online Enrollment
11,361
Percent of Programs Online
1% On-campus
99% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 98% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,560 | $7,560 |
Graduate | $10,980 | $10,980 |
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 | $1,833 |
On-campus room and board | $10,683 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,924 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $15,021 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $9,924 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $9,924 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $24,000 | $24,000 |
Off-campus without family | $34,338 | $34,338 |
Off-campus with family | $19,317 | $19,317 |
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 debt after graduation
$52k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division II
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Customer Service Management
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Banking and Financial Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Knowledge Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Retailing and Retail Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics and Materials Management
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Customer Service Management
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Banking and Financial Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
BA
MA
DOC
Knowledge Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Retailing and Retail Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Customer Service Management
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Banking and Financial Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Knowledge Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Retailing and Retail Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
BA
MA
DOC
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Customer Service Management
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Banking and Financial Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Resources Management
BA
MA
DOC
Knowledge Management
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Retailing and Retail Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
BA
MA
DOC
General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Health Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
System Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
System Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Network and System Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Network and System Administration/Administrator
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Public Health Education and Promotion
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Science
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
14Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sustainability Studies
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
20Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
23Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Securities Services Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
National Security Policy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
National Security Policy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
National Security Policy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
National Security Policy Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
25Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Game and Interactive Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
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