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, Washington, 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 Associate'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 2005, Bellevue Community College had 12,086 students enrolled (7,617 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Bellevue Community College
3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
General Phone: (425) 564-1000
Admissions Phone: (425) 564-2222
Financial Aid Phone: (425) 564-2227
http://www.bcc.ctc.edu
Bellevue Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 978 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 243 | business, accounting technology, business management, marketing, entrepreneurship, marketing studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 157 | computer networking, web design, computer programming, computer graphics, database administration, computer support, data processing tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 82 | radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, health diagnostic professions, nuclear medical tech |
| Office And Administration | 58 | office management, data entry, general office occupations, administrative assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 45 | fire-fighting, fire services administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 33 | physical sciences |
| Education And Teaching | 31 | early childhood education |
| Design | 31 | interior design |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | substance abuse counseling |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | parks and recreation management |
Number of programs and degrees for Bellevue Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,535 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 106 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 83 | 13 |
In 2005, Bellevue Community College had a total enrollment of 12,086 students (7,617 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (425) 564-2222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,655 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,863 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Bellevue Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 376900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (425) 564-2227
Bellevue Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 68 | $50,950 | 65 | $50,587 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $50,950 | 65 | $50,587 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 4 | $45,365 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $45,365 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Baseball | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Basketball | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Track | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 16 | 16 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing, Other
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
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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/Safety Studies
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 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement 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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