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Bellevue COllege (formerly Bellevue Community College) is a community college situated in Bellevue, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. It was founded in 1966. The campus covers 99 acres. The college was designated as "Microsoft IT Showcase School" by Microsoft Corporation in 2006.
Bellevue enrolls more than 35,000 students each year and making it one of the largest community colleges and the second largest institution of higher education in Washington State. Bellevue offers many associate's degree programs which cofer the first two years of a college education. They also offer degrees, certificates and various other educational programs. Bellevue also offers several high school programs, such as Running Start, for students who are 16 and older.
The athletic teams of Bellevue participate in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC).
Bellevue College is located in a medium-sized city, in Bellevue, WA. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Bellevue College top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study liberal arts.
Bellevue College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Bellevue College offers classes to 12,305 students (9,336 full-time equivalent).
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Bellevue College
3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
General Phone: (425) 564-1000
http://bellevuecollege.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 920 | liberal arts and sciences, foreign languages and literature |
| Business and Management | 373 | business, accounting technology, business management, marketing, human resources |
| Medical Support and Technology | 79 | radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, health diagnostic professions, nuclear medical tech, phlebotomy, radiographer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 77 | web design, computer graphics, database administration, computer networking, computer support, computer programming |
| Office and Administration | 60 | general office occupations, office management, data entry |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 60 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Design | 45 | interior design |
| Science | 43 | physical sciences |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 38 | fire-fighting, fire services administration, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Administration | 34 | clinical assistant, medical records tech, medical receptionist |
| Education and Teaching | 25 | early childhood education, teacher education |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 13 | real estate |
| Therapy and Counseling | 10 | substance abuse counseling |
| Media | 7 | desktop publishing and imaging, photo and film tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Bellevue College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,500 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 193 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 96 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Bellevue College had a total enrollment of 12,305 students (9,336 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 16% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bellevue, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,045 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,259 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Bellevue College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376900)
Bellevue College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 61 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 76 | $60,505 | 94 | $58,363 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 76 | $60,505 | 94 | $58,363 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 36 | 80 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Track | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 26 | 33 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bellevue College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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