Bellevue University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3463 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #967 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #899 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #3178 of 5,255 | For Social Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 10,808
- Graduates
- 3,033
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bellevue.edu
Bellevue University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bellevue University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
303 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
13,048 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Bellevue University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 7316 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2249 (16%) |
| Black or African American | 2169 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 878 (6%) |
| Asian | 603 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 474 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 50 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bellevue University is $24,767 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,346 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,069 |
| $48-75K | $28,396 |
| $75-110K | $26,277 |
| $110K+ | $26,292 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,040 | $11,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,040 | $11,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,040 | $11,340 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 246 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,635 |
| Room charge | $7,020 |
| Meal charge | $2,070 |
Bellevue University majors
Bellevue University has granted 2,117 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 1,075 master's across 27 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees in Human Resources Development. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bellevue University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 490 | 234 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 165 | 65 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 94 | 106 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | 134 | ||
| Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk & Technician | 129 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 103 | 4 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 104 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 62 | 32 | ||
| Project Management | 62 | 19 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 72 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 71 | |||
| Information Technology | 61 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 60 | |||
| Accounting | 38 | 19 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 56 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 53 | |||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 51 | |||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 50 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 33 | 17 | ||
| Graphic Design | 49 | |||
| Business Analytics | 16 | 28 | ||
| Psychology, General | 42 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 40 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 40 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 39 | |||
| Legal Studies | 38 | |||
| National Security Policy Studies | 24 | 12 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 33 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 31 | |||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 27 | |||
| Applied Psychology | 26 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 26 | |||
| Communication, General | 25 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 25 | |||
| Knowledge Management | 24 | |||
| History, General | 22 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 21 | |||
| Public Administration | 21 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | |||
| Human Services, General | 16 | |||
| Management Science | 16 | |||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 16 | |||
| Finance, General | 13 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 13 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 2 | 10 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 12 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 10 | |||
| Education, General | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 9 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 8 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 7 | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 6 | |||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 5 | |||
| Securities Services Administration & Management | 4 | |||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 4 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |||
| Health Communication | 2 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | |||
| Customer Service Management | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |||
| Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysis | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Sociology, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 25 | 2,117 | 1,075 | 10 |
Bellevue University has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 36% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bellevue University has published 577 scientific papers with 11,050 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 33 |
| 1992 | 2 | 32 |
| 1993 | 0 | 31 |
| 1994 | 2 | 46 |
| 1995 | 0 | 38 |
| 1996 | 3 | 59 |
| 1997 | 2 | 62 |
| 1998 | 4 | 57 |
| 1999 | 4 | 40 |
| 2000 | 6 | 49 |
| 2001 | 7 | 43 |
| 2002 | 5 | 49 |
| 2003 | 4 | 110 |
| 2004 | 7 | 67 |
| 2005 | 3 | 71 |
| 2006 | 9 | 76 |
| 2007 | 4 | 95 |
| 2008 | 4 | 143 |
| 2009 | 9 | 152 |
| 2010 | 10 | 187 |
| 2011 | 10 | 238 |
| 2012 | 12 | 271 |
| 2013 | 22 | 350 |
| 2014 | 14 | 414 |
| 2015 | 13 | 467 |
| 2016 | 17 | 467 |
| 2017 | 19 | 482 |
| 2018 | 22 | 595 |
| 2019 | 18 | 639 |
| 2020 | 30 | 815 |
| 2021 | 19 | 883 |
| 2022 | 22 | 919 |
| 2023 | 26 | 815 |
Notable alumni
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Jaime Herrera Beutler
- Enrolled in Bellevue University
- In 2003 graduated with associate degree
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jaime Lynn Herrera Beutler is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Washington's 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2023. The district is in southwestern Washington, lying across the Columbia River from Oregon's Portland metropolitan area. A Republican, Herrera Beutler previously served in the Washington House of Representatives. In 2010, she was elected to Congress, going on to be re-elected five times. She was eliminated in the 2022 blanket primary, finishing third, and was succeeded by Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
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Randy Ruiz
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Randy Radames Ruiz is an American former professional baseball designated hitter and first baseman. He stands 6'1" and weighs 240 pounds. Born in The Bronx, New York to parents from Santurce, Puerto Rico, he attended James Monroe High School, and played baseball under coach Mike Turo. He then attended Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska, where he played college level baseball. Ruiz was drafted in round 36 of the 1996 draft.
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Kenzō Maeda
- Occupations
- coach
- Biography
-
Kenzo Maeda is a current professional basketball head coach for Akita Northern Happinets in Japan and the former bench boss for the Takamatsu Five Arrows of the bj league. He also served as a support coach/translator for the Japan national basketball team.
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George Richard Lunn
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
George Richard Lunn was an American clergyman and politician from New York. He was the first Socialist mayor in the state of New York, a U.S. Representative from 1917 to 1919, and the lieutenant governor of New York from 1923 to 1924.
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Judd H. Lyons
- Enrolled in Bellevue University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- military officerofficial
- Biography
-
Judd Henry Lyons is a retired Army National Guard officer. After retiring from the military the rank of major general, he was appointed to the Senior Executive Service on August 7, 2017. Since 2018, he has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Integration). In this role, he is the principal advisor to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASD (M&RA)) in support of the ASD's role of providing overall supervision of manpower and reserve affairs for the Department of Defense. He is responsible for both the integration of reserve affairs across the United States Department of Defense and strategic engagement on all Reserve Component matters.
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Beau McCoy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Beau McCoy is an American politician who served as a member of the Nebraska Legislature for the 39th district from 2009 to 2017.
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Michael D. Navrkal
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
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Michael D. Navrkal is a retired major general in the Army National Guard.
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Mark Brandenburg
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Mark A. Brandenburg is an American former politician who was the Iowa State Representative from the 15th District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. Brandenburg was born, raised, and resides in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He has an A.A. in mathematics from Iowa Western Community College, where he later taught, and a B.S. in human resource management from Bellevue University.
General info
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | Real Learning for Real Life |
| Colors | royal purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 858 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Galvin Rd S Bellevue, Nebraska, 68005-3098 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 64,000 |
| Phone | 4022918100 |