Bellevue College | Field Guide 2026
Dr. David May
- Pradnya Desh, chair
- Rich Fukutaki, vice chair
- Richard Leigh
- Greg Dietzel
- Desiré Sotelo
1966
Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island,
Skykomish, Snoqualmie
5, 11, 12, 41, 45, 48
Bellevue College prepares students for what's next in their lives – whether it's pursuing a degree
pathway, preparing for the academic rigor of a four-year university, advancing in
a current career, or learning a new skill.
With a 60-year history in innovation and national recognition for exemplary programs,
Bellevue College enrolls more than 20,000 students annually, awarding certificates,
associate degrees, and a growing list of bachelor's degrees in high-demand, specialized
career fields. The college transfers the most students to four-year universities than
any other college in Washington state.
The campus stretches across 100 wooded acres and is located within easy reach of the
city centers of Bellevue and Seattle.
Key Facts
- Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) Direct Transfer Agreement
- Associate of Arts (AA) in Business Direct Transfer Agreement
- Associate in Science – Transfer (AS-T) Track 1
- Associate in Science – Transfer (AS-T) Track 2
- Nursing AAS-T
- Headcount (all sources): 22,298
- FTES (all sources): 11,637
- Headcount (state-funded): 13,534
- FTES (state-funded): 6,632
- Bachelor's: 1,607
- I-BEST: 74
- International: 1,352
- Alternative High School: 483
- Worker Retraining: 179
Student Profile
- Academic/transfer: 41%
- Basic skills: 5%
- Workforce education: 22%
- Other: 31%
Students of color: 54%
- American Indian/Alaska Native: 2%
- Asian: 34%
- Black/African American: 8%
- Hispanic/Latino: 12%
- Pacific Islander: 1%
- White: 46%
- Full-time: 47%
- Part-time: 53%
- Students receiving need-based financial aid: 17%
- Students with dependents: 24%
- Female: 11,354
- Male: 8,323
- X: 137
- Not reported: 2,484
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Points of Interest
Bellevue College has demonstrated a deep commitment to equity and veteran support by securing a $1.2 million grant from King County to expand its services for underserved student veterans. With this funding, the college has developed the Military Community Assistance Program, which offers one-on-one case management, wrap-around support services, and up to $20,000 per eligible student.
In 2025, Bellevue College earned national recognition as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, a network dedicated to advancing student success and equity in higher education. This honor highlights Bellevue College’s progress in closing equity gaps, improving student outcomes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The college has demonstrated measurable gains in completion rates by using data-informed strategies, incorporating inclusive teaching practices, and providing targeted support for underserved students.
To meet the growing demand for a highly skilled workforce in healthcare and cancer treatment, Bellevue College began offering a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation Therapy with the first cohort in fall 2025. The college is the sole provider of radiation therapist training in Washington state and one of only two institutions in the Pacific Northwest offering this specialized training. This degree joins the college’s 14 other bachelor’s degrees in business, technology, healthcare, STEM, and design.
Data is from the 2024-25 academic year. Reflects headcount unless otherwise noted. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
*Students of color percent based on unduplicated headcount. Students may be counted in more than one race, so race/ethnicity percentages may not total 100%. Percentages calculated on reported value.
**Excluding Running Start.
