Bellevue College

Bellevue College serves more than 31,000 students, making it the largest institution in the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system. With the exception of enrollment into bachelor's programs and select technical associate tracks, Bellevue welcomes all learners through an open process. For students interested in professional and technical training, Bellevue offers associate degrees in radiation therapy, as well as network services and computing systems. The school delivers transfer-oriented programs in areas such as business, music, and math education. Learners can also enroll in one of five science tracks before transferring to a partner university. Bachelor's programs cover options in digital marketing, healthcare management, molecular biosciences, and interior design. By pursuing a data analytics degree, students can learn how to convert vast data sets into actionable information for businesses and organizations. In addition, Bellevue hosts an accelerated bachelor of nursing program for licensed RNs.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
56% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
93% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
82% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. 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: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
48k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
11%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
20:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
3 | Architecture And Related Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
4 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
5 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
6 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
7 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
8 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
9 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
10 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
11 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
12 | Engineering | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
13 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✕ | ✔ | ✔ |
14 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
15 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✕ | ✕ | ✔ |
16 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
17 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
18 | History | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
19 | Legal Professions And Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
20 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
21 | Library Science | ✕ | ✔ | ✕ |
22 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
23 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
24 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
25 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
26 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
27 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
28 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
29 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
30 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |