Bellevue University

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,176

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$15,629

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.16%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

13,059

67.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

22.7%

20 Graduates

About

Bellevue University is a higher education institution located in Sarpy County, NE. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Bellevue University were General Business Administration & Management (264 degrees awarded), General Business (143 degrees), and Traffic, Customs, & Transportation Clerk (135 degrees).

In 2020, 2,587 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bellevue University. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,328 degrees), 2.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (470 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bellevue University is $7,176, which is $−15,354 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Bellevue University is $7,176, which is $−15,354 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,629.

In 2020, 35% of undergraduate students attending Bellevue University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,176

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Bellevue University was $7,176. The cost of tuition at Bellevue University is $−15,354 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$15,629

2020 Value

17.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Bellevue University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,629. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Bellevue University grew by 17.9%.

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

$11,238

Room and Board

$1,350

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bellevue University was of $11,238 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,350. The cost of room and board increased by 0.943% between 2019 and 2020. 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

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

25%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Bellevue University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 5.41% with respect to 2019, when 37% 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.

3.16%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Bellevue University was 3.16%, which represents 82 out of the 2596 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 has a total enrollment of 13,059 students. The full-time enrollment at Bellevue University is 8,800 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,259. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at Bellevue University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bellevue University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.2% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Black or African American, 3.95% Asian, 1.98% Two or More Races, 0.812% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.475% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bellevue University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.6%), followed by White Female (26.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.98%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30%), followed by White Male (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.53%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

67.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bellevue University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,059 students. The full-time enrollment at Bellevue University is 8,800 and the part-time enrollment is 4,259. This means that 67.4% of students enrolled at Bellevue University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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%

2020 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 (75%), 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

White
6,684
Hispanic or Latino
1,806
Black or African American
1,686

The enrolled student population at Bellevue University is 51.2% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Black or African American, 3.95% Asian, 1.98% Two or More Races, 0.812% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.475% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 1,924 students (14.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 95 more women than men received degrees from Bellevue University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bellevue University is white (1,328 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (470 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bellevue University is General Business Administration & Management (264 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (143 degrees) and Traffic, Customs, & Transportation Clerk (135 degrees).

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 (463 degrees awarded), Business (1,389 degrees), and Legal (77 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 (1,100,768 people), Other managers (877,540 people), Software developers (568,346 people), Financial managers (527,933 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (450,114 people).

The most specialized majors at Bellevue University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (463 degrees awarded), Business (1,389 degrees), Legal (77 degrees), Social Sciences (207 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (59 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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 Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

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 (1,004,426 people), Elementary & secondary schools (748,593 people), Banking & related activities (615,814 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (576,880 people), and Insurance carriers (545,059 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

General Business Administration & Management
264 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
143 degree-majorss awarded
Traffic, Customs, & Transportation Clerk
135 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bellevue University was General Business Administration & Management with 264 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

1,246

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,341

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 1,246 degrees were awarded to men at Bellevue University, which is 0.929 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,341).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 260 degrees were awarded to men at Bellevue University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.959 times less than the 271 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 271 degrees were awarded to women at Bellevue University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 260 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Bellevue University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,328 degrees awarded
Unknown
470 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
319 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bellevue University is white (1,328 degrees awarded). There were 2.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (470 degrees).

18.2% of degree recipients (470 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
689 degrees awarded
White Male
639 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
171 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bellevue University is white female (689 degrees awarded). There were 1.08 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (639 degrees).

Operations

Bellevue University has an endowment valued at nearly $88.6M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.98M (2.23%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Bellevue University had a total salary expenditure of $104M. Bellevue University employs 33 Associate professors, 32 Assistant professors, and 22 Professors. Most academics at Bellevue University are Male Associate professors (17), Male Assistant professors(17), and Female Associate professors (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bellevue University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 216 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 87 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 65 employees.

Endowment

$88.6M

2020 Endowment

1.66%

growth from 2019

Bellevue University has an endowment valued at about $88.6M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Bellevue University grew 1.66% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$924k - Federal
$516k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Bellevue University received $924k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $516k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$50.7M

2020 Salaries

9.28%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Bellevue University paid a median of $50.7M in salaries, which represents 48.5% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 9.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.2% growth from 2018 and a 5.46% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.55M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2020, Bellevue University paid a total of $7.55M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

216 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bellevue University were Associate professor with 33 employees; Assistant professor with 32 employees; and Assistant professor with 22 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bellevue University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 216 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 87 employees; and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bellevue University was Male Associate professor with 17 employees, Male Assistant professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

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