Bellevue College is a public 2-year college in Bellevue, Washington with 7,364 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $18,271 a year after grants and graduates 31% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bellevue College acceptance rate and admissions
Bellevue College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Bellevue College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $4,580 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $10,851 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,720 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,020 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,271 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,271 a year after grants and scholarships, $8,749 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Bellevue College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Bellevue College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 31% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $63,508 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $10,756 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 17% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bellevue College majors and what graduates earn
Bellevue College awarded bachelor's degrees in 14 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($93,424).
All 14 majors at Bellevue College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 35 | n/a | $93,424 | n/a |
| Data Processing | 0 | n/a | $89,540 | n/a |
| Health administration | 42 | n/a | $72,695 | n/a |
| Accounting | 15 | n/a | $70,258 | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 28 | n/a | $67,797 | n/a |
| Computer science | 42 | $80,941 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| IT and network administration | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health professions, general | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Bellevue College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 83 | $88,317 | $96,612 | $19,219 |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 36 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 7,364 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 57% women, 43% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Bellevue College?
No. Bellevue College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Bellevue College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $4,580 for in-state students and $10,851 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,271 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Bellevue College?
31% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Bellevue College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $63,508 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.