Bellevue University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3170 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #887 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #819 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #1002 of 1,104 | For Plastic Surgery |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 11,037
- Graduates
- 3,630
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- 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.
340 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
14,052 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 | 6646 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2361 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 2215 (15%) |
| Black or African American | 2161 (15%) |
| Asian | 660 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 494 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 39 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bellevue University is $16,210 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 | $17,561 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,288 |
| $48-75K | $16,324 |
| $75-110K | $18,262 |
| $110K+ | $17,231 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,153 | $11,880 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,153 | $11,880 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,153 | $11,880 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 188 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,235 |
| Room charge | $7,020 |
| Meal charge | $2,070 |
Bellevue University majors
Bellevue University has granted 2,021 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 1,053 master's across 30 programs, and 23 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bellevue University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 381 | 156 | 19 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 167 | 49 | ||
| Traffic, Customs, and Transportation Clerk & Technician | 199 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 113 | 33 | ||
| Information Technology | 76 | 68 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 139 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 137 | |||
| Data Science, General | 12 | 109 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 104 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 100 | |||
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 89 | |||
| Project Management | 75 | 14 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 39 | 39 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 65 | 3 | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 60 | |||
| Nursing Science | 52 | |||
| Psychology, General | 46 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 45 | |||
| Knowledge Management | 45 | |||
| Business Analytics | 7 | 29 | ||
| National Security Policy Studies | 18 | 15 | ||
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 33 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | 5 | ||
| Legal Studies | 32 | |||
| Graphic Design | 31 | |||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 1 | 30 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 29 | |||
| Human Services, General | 21 | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 26 | |||
| Accounting | 18 | 7 | ||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 24 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 22 | |||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 15 | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | 18 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 20 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 19 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 18 | |||
| History, General | 17 | |||
| Communication, General | 16 | |||
| Sustainability Studies | 16 | |||
| Management Science | 15 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 14 | |||
| Finance, General | 2 | 11 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 11 | |||
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 11 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 11 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 9 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Public Administration | 8 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | |||
| Human Resources Development | 1 | 4 | ||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 3 | |||
| Information Resources Management | 3 | |||
| Customer Service Management | 2 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 2 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 | |||
| Selling Skills and Sales Operations | 2 | |||
| Corrections Administration | 1 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Retailing and Retail Operations | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 26 | 2,021 | 1,053 | 23 |
Bellevue University has a graduation rate of 33%, which is among the 15% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 33% | 32% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bellevue University has published 687 scientific papers with 18,487 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Political Science, Chemistry, Law, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 42 |
| 1994 | 1 | 47 |
| 1995 | 0 | 41 |
| 1996 | 3 | 44 |
| 1997 | 2 | 48 |
| 1998 | 5 | 40 |
| 1999 | 4 | 40 |
| 2000 | 5 | 38 |
| 2001 | 6 | 53 |
| 2002 | 6 | 67 |
| 2003 | 4 | 66 |
| 2004 | 9 | 97 |
| 2005 | 4 | 113 |
| 2006 | 9 | 122 |
| 2007 | 5 | 131 |
| 2008 | 7 | 223 |
| 2009 | 11 | 220 |
| 2010 | 11 | 263 |
| 2011 | 11 | 361 |
| 2012 | 14 | 388 |
| 2013 | 25 | 528 |
| 2014 | 15 | 588 |
| 2015 | 17 | 647 |
| 2016 | 20 | 674 |
| 2017 | 22 | 790 |
| 2018 | 21 | 920 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1052 |
| 2020 | 35 | 1314 |
| 2021 | 19 | 1450 |
| 2022 | 32 | 1464 |
| 2023 | 26 | 1479 |
| 2024 | 27 | 1286 |
| 2025 | 18 | 1193 |
Bellevue University 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.
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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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Preston Love Jr
- Enrolled in Bellevue University
- 2016-2018 graduated with Master of Professional Studies
- Occupations
- writeractivistuniversity teacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Preston Love Jr. is an American politician, professor, author and activist who served as Jesse Jackson's campaign manager during the 1984 Democratic primaries.
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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 originally drafted by the New York Mets in the 36th round (1,068th overall) of the 1996 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.
General info
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | Real Learning for Real Life |
| Colors | royal purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 887 |
| 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 |