Bellevue College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and in-state Washington residents. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 6,901 students.
About This School
Bellevue College is a public institution located in Bellevue, Washington with approximately 6,901 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $11,289 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $49,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bellevue College (BC) is a public college in Bellevue, Washington. Created in 1966, the school is the largest of the 34 institutions that make up the Washington Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) system and the third-largest institution of higher education in the state.
The largest community college in Washington state, this school offers a genuinely affordable path — average net costs of just $11,289/year and a median debt load of only $8,282 at graduation are well below national norms. That said, the 34% graduation rate is a real concern and worth taking seriously; many students who start here don't finish, so incoming students should honestly assess whether they have the support and structure to see it through. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, planning to transfer to a four-year school, or pursuing a specific vocational program — but go in with a clear plan, not just a plan to figure it out later.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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