Bellevue University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,136

1.19% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$25,735

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

14,476

65.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55.9%

19 Graduates

About

Bellevue University is a higher education institution located in Sarpy County, NE. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bellevue University were General Business Administration & Management (408 degrees awarded), Computer & Information Systems Security (135 degrees), and Traffic, Customs, & Transportation Clerk (115 degrees).

In 2023, 2,809 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bellevue University. 54.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,672 degrees), 4.85 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (345 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bellevue University is $8,136, which is $−16,439 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bellevue University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,877 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bellevue University is $8,136, which is $16,439 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,735.

In 2023, 34% of undergraduate students attending Bellevue University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,136

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bellevue University was $8,136. The cost of tuition at Bellevue University is $−16,439 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bellevue University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,735

2023 Value

3.91%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bellevue University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,735. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bellevue University grew by 3.91%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bellevue University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,830

Room and Board

$1,833

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bellevue University was of $12,830 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.175% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,833. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bellevue University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

24%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Bellevue University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 40.4% with respect to 2022, when 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bellevue University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bellevue University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2877 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bellevue University had a total enrollment of 14,476 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bellevue University is 9,500 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,976. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Bellevue University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bellevue University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.2% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.684% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.304% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bellevue University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Black or African American Female (9.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by White Male (18.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bellevue University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 14,476 students. The full-time enrollment at Bellevue University is 9,500 and the part-time enrollment is 4,976. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Bellevue University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bellevue University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

51%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bellevue University was 51%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bellevue University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bellevue University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
7,115 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,248 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,115 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bellevue University is 49.2% White, 15.5% Black or African American, 14.6% Hispanic or Latino, 4.37% Asian, 3.45% Two or More Races, 0.684% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.304% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,719 students (11.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 235 more women than men received degrees from Bellevue University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bellevue University is white (1,672 degrees awarded). There were 4.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (345 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bellevue University is General Business Administration & Management (408 degrees awarded), followed by Computer & Information Systems Security (135 degrees) and Traffic, Customs, & Transportation Clerk (115 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bellevue University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (468 degrees awarded), Business (1,299 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (189 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellevue University are Accountants & auditors (1,092,028 people), Other managers (1,039,943 people), Software developers (785,554 people), Financial managers (613,501 people), and Chief executives & legislators (531,572 people).

The most specialized majors at Bellevue University in 2023 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (468 degrees awarded), Business (1,299 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (189 degrees), Social Sciences (163 degrees), and Human Sciences (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellevue University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Bellevue University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (468 degrees awarded), Business (1,299 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (189 degrees), Social Sciences (163 degrees), and Human Sciences (40 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bellevue University are Computer Systems Design (1,200,210 people), Elementary & secondary schools (903,656 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (642,482 people), Banking & related activities (639,083 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (579,187 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bellevue University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
408 degrees awarded
Computer & Information Systems Security
135 degrees awarded
Traffic, Customs, & Transportation Clerk
115 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bellevue University was General Business Administration & Management with 408 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bellevue University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,287

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,522

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,287 degrees were awarded to men at Bellevue University, which is 0.846 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,522).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bellevue University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 271 degrees were awarded to men at Bellevue University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.792 times less than the 342 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 342 degrees were awarded to men at Bellevue University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 271 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

23%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Bellevue University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bellevue University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10.5% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,672 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
345 degrees awarded
Black or African American
296 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bellevue University is white (1,672 degrees awarded). There were 4.85 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (345 degrees).

6.98% of degree recipients (196 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
942 degrees awarded
White Male
730 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
189 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bellevue University is white female (942 degrees awarded). There were 1.29 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (730 degrees).

Operations

Bellevue University has an endowment valued at nearly $106M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.1M (9.54%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bellevue University had a total salary expenditure of 126M. Bellevue University employs 41 Associate professors, 29 Assistant professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at Bellevue University are Male Associate professor (22), Female Associate professor (19), and Male Assistant professor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bellevue University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 195 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees.

Endowment

$106M

2023 Endowment

10%

growth from 2022

Bellevue University has an endowment valued at about $106M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bellevue University grew 10% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $56.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bellevue University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$56.5M

2023 Salaries

6.03%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bellevue University paid a median of $56.5M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($126M) and a 6.03% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.69% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.99% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.35M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bellevue University paid a total of $8.35M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

41 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

195 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bellevue University were Associate professor with 41 employees, Assistant professor with 29 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bellevue University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 195 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 61 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bellevue University was Male Associate professor with 22 employees, Female Associate professor with 19 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bellevue University.

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