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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Bellevue, NE

Bellevue University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in NE. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$8,886

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

49.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$61,289

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Bellevue University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Bellevue, NE. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,886, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 49.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$35,544

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.1 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$31,289

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$277,346

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$590,236

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 49%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Bellevue University is $20,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
52.9%
47.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
50.0%
Black
16.4%
Hispanic
15.2%
Unknown
10.8%
Two or more
3.3%
Asian
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$8,886

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$28,018
$30k - $48k$28,266
$48k - $75k$27,636
$75k+$30,117

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$20,000
Pell Grant Recipients28.9%
Using Federal Loans24.1%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment53.2%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$3,411
Avg. Pell Grant$3,635
Avg. State/Local Grant$900
Avg. Institutional Grant$6,352
Students Receiving Grants73.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

51.2%

Success

49.2%

In-State Cost

$8,886

Age 25+ Students

78.1%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

2,878 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Bellevue (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Bellevue (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.