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Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska 68005-3098

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedSuburban

Known for business

Bellevue University is a private institution in Bellevue with particular strength in business and computer science.

A large campus of 10.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,289 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,345.

Established
1966
Motto
Real Learning for Real Life
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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SAT Avg
10,426Students
17:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$61,289Earnings 10yr
$28,345Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$8,886
Room & Board$10,683
Books & Supplies$1,833
Total Cost of Attendance$33,315
Average Net Price$28,345
Median Debt at Graduation$20,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$212

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$28,018
$30–48K$28,266
$48–75K$27,636
$75–110K$30,117
$110K+$32,115

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

76.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.3%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

74

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

17

Burglary

3

Aggravated Assault

2

Robbery

6

Motor Vehicle Theft

8

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

21

Drug Arrests

16

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (74)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

51%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
10,426
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 16%
Hispanic 15%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention51.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$57,732
10 Years$61,289

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bruins

BaseballBasketball program

History & Fun Facts

  • History Bellevue University was announced as Bellevue College in late-1965.
  • The college expanded to offering master's degree programs in 1990.
  • In 1994, the college rebranded to Bellevue University.
  • On March 9, 2020, the Department of Veterans Affairs suspended G.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

94Average

Estimated from NE state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
158 mi(274 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
296 mi(513 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
350 mi(607 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MCI Kansas City143 mi
MSP Minneapolis-St Paul292 mi
STL St Louis337 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1279 mi · ~36h 57m drive
New York, NY1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Hartford, CT1201 mi · ~34h 42m drive
Providence, RI1265 mi · ~36h 33m drive
Albany, NY1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Syracuse, NY1020 mi · ~29h 28m drive
Rochester, NY946 mi · ~27h 20m drive
Buffalo, NY881 mi · ~25h 27m drive
Philadelphia, PA1090 mi · ~31h 29m drive
Pittsburgh, PA833 mi · ~24h 4m drive
Harrisburg, PA997 mi · ~28h 48m drive
Newark, NJ1132 mi · ~32h 42m drive
Washington, DC1009 mi · ~29h 9m drive
Baltimore, MD1024 mi · ~29h 35m drive
Atlanta, GA812 mi · ~23h 27m drive
Charlotte, NC913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
Raleigh, NC1004 mi · ~29h drive
Miami, FL1393 mi · ~40h 15m drive
Orlando, FL1196 mi · ~34h 33m drive
Tampa, FL1188 mi · ~34h 19m drive
Nashville, TN601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
New Orleans, LA840 mi · ~24h 16m drive
Richmond, VA1016 mi · ~29h 21m drive
Chicago, IL432 mi · ~12h 29m drive
Detroit, MI668 mi · ~19h 18m drive
Minneapolis, MN296 mi · ~8h 33m drive
St. Louis, MO350 mi · ~10h 7m drive
Kansas City, MO158 mi · ~4h 34m drive
Indianapolis, IN522 mi · ~15h 5m drive
Columbus, OH683 mi · ~19h 44m drive
Cleveland, OH738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Milwaukee, WI431 mi · ~12h 27m drive
Dallas, TX581 mi · ~16h 47m drive
Houston, TX788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Austin, TX759 mi · ~21h 56m drive
San Antonio, TX823 mi · ~23h 47m drive
Los Angeles, CA1312 mi · ~37h 54m drive
San Francisco, CA1427 mi · ~41h 13m drive
San Diego, CA1305 mi · ~37h 42m drive
Seattle, WA1371 mi · ~39h 36m drive
Portland, OR1371 mi · ~39h 36m drive
Denver, CO487 mi · ~14h 4m drive
Phoenix, AZ1033 mi · ~29h 51m drive
Salt Lake City, UT833 mi · ~24h 4m drive
Honolulu, HI3822 mi · ~110h 25m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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