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Bellevue Community College, BCC, 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.
BCC 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. BCC 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. BCC also offers several high school programs, such as Running Start, for students who are 16 and older.
The athletic team of BCC participates in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC).
The campus of Bellevue Community College is in Bellevue, WA, which is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Bellevue Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Bellevue Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, Bellevue Community College had 12,305 students enrolled (8,368 full-time equivalent).
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Bellevue Community 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 | 897 | liberal arts and sciences, foreign languages and literature |
| Business And Management | 382 | business, accounting technology, business management, marketing, electronic commerce |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 112 | computer programming, database administration, computer networking, web design, computer graphics, computer support |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 93 | nursing assistant, registered nursing |
| Medical Support And Technology | 82 | radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, health diagnostic professions, nuclear medical tech, radiographer, phlebotomy |
| Office And Administration | 46 | general office occupations, office management, data entry |
| Design | 46 | interior design |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | early childhood education |
| Science | 44 | physical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, fire services administration |
| Medical Administration | 25 | medical receptionist, medical records tech, clinical assistant |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 22 | real estate |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | substance abuse counseling |
| Media | 5 | desktop publishing and imaging, photo and film tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | sports and fitness management |
Number of programs and degrees for Bellevue Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,484 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 260 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 95 | 13 |
In 2007, Bellevue Community College had a total enrollment of 12,305 students (8,368 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
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 | $ 2,898 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,367 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Bellevue Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376900)
Bellevue Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 55 | 52 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 74 | $57,636 | 88 | $55,865 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $57,636 | 88 | $55,865 |
*: 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
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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
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
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 Community 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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