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Bellevue University

Bellevue, Nebraska 68005-3098

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bellevue University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$28,345

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (74)

Student Life

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
8 Years$59,118
10 Years$61,289

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,100
Men
$72,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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