Bellevue University
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in Nebraska. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $60,500 within 10 years.
About This School
Bellevue University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bellevue, Nebraska with approximately 10,220 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $17,550 per year. The graduation rate is 33%, and the typical graduate earns $60,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bellevue University is a private university in Bellevue, Nebraska, United States. It opened in 1966 as Bellevue College and re-branded to its current name in 1994. As of 2011, 80% of its undergraduates were aged 25 and over. The university has over 10,000 students enrolled in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: median debt at graduation is a low $11,000 and median earnings reach $60,500 after ten years, which is a reasonable return — but a 51% freshman retention rate signals that many students struggle to stick around, and a 56% graduation rate means nearly half who start don't finish. This school is primarily built for working adults (80% of undergrads are 25+), so if you're a traditional college-age student looking for a campus experience, this likely isn't the right fit. Worth considering if you're an adult learner seeking flexible, affordable degree completion — but go in with eyes open about the completion odds.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,220 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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