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Bellevue University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Bellevue University is a private college in Nebraska that admits most qualified applicants (around 65%), which puts it in the moderately selective range. A rate like this means it admits more applicants than it rejects; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Bellevue University weighs, where it ranks among Nebraska schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
65%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Bellevue, NE
Average net price
$17,550
per year after aid
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What do students study at Bellevue University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Business, Management and Marketing · 989 (48.9%)Computer and Information Sciences · 415 (20.5%)Health Professions and Related Programs · 177 (8.8%)Social Sciences · 131 (6.5%)Psychology · 57 (2.8%)Homeland Security, Law Enforcement and Firefighting · 43 (2.1%)Multi and Interdisciplinary Studies · 35 (1.7%)Legal Professions and Studies · 32 (1.6%)Visual and Performing Arts · 31 (1.5%)Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies · 26 (1.3%)Public Administration and Social Service · 21 (1%)History · 17 (0.8%)

Will I get into Bellevue University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Bellevue University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Bellevue University?

At Bellevue University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 65% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Bellevue University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Bellevue University hard to get into?

Bellevue University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 65% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Bellevue University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Bellevue University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Bellevue University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Bellevue University?

Bellevue University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Bellevue University.

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How to get into Bellevue University

Built from Bellevue University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Bellevue University comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Bellevue University carries about a 3.29 core GPA and a 1070 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Bellevue University weighs

Bellevue University rates academic GPA and rigor of secondary school record highest. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Bellevue University's exact dates at www.bellevue.edu.

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What Bellevue University looks for

What Bellevue University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, modeled from its selectivity and profile.

Bellevue University signals that it values academic GPA and rigor of secondary school record above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. The full breakdown is charted below; with no reported data published, it is modeled from schools of this selectivity and type, so treat it as a planning guide rather than an official rubric.

Rigor of secondary school record
Important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered

SAT score positioning at Bellevue University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Bellevue University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How much does Bellevue University cost after financial aid?

Bellevue University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $23,531 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $9,903. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,550 a year, and it ranges from $17,561 for families earning under $30,000 to $17,231 for families earning over $110,000. 30% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$23,531
per year, before aid
Average net price
$17,550
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
30%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$17,561
$30k to $48k$18,288
$48k to $75k$16,324
$75k to $110k$18,262
Over $110k$17,231

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Bellevue University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Bellevue University student who received federal aid earns $61,289 a year, up from $57,732 at six years. 33% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 58% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $20,000; 23% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$61,289
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
33%
within six years
Retention
58%
return for year two
Median debt
$20,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Bellevue University compares in Nebraska

Bellevue University ranks #3 most selective of 14 schools in Nebraska in our database.

Among the 14 Nebraska schools we track, Bellevue University ranks #3 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like College of Saint Mary (NE) (45%) and York University (NE) (52%) sit nearby, which makes Nebraska a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

College of Saint Mary (NE)
45%acceptance · NE
York University (NE)
52%acceptance · NE
Midland University
66%acceptance · NE
Hastings College
72%acceptance · NE
Peru State College
78%acceptance · NE
Creighton University
80%acceptance · NE
Chadron State College
80%acceptance · NE
Wayne State College (NE)
80%acceptance · NE
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Similar to Bellevue University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Bellevue University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Bryant University, Sacred Heart University, and University of Dayton. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Bryant University
65%acceptance · RI
Sacred Heart University
65%acceptance · CT
University of Dayton
65%acceptance · OH
Cedarville University
65%acceptance · OH
Chapman University
65%acceptance · CA
Claflin University
65%acceptance · SC

Frequently asked questions

How much does Bellevue University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Bellevue University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $17,550 a year against a sticker price of about $23,531. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $17,561 on average.

What do Bellevue University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Bellevue University are $61,289 a year among students who received federal aid, and 33% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Bellevue University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Bellevue University weighs academic GPA and rigor of secondary school record most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Bellevue University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Bellevue University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Bellevue University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Bellevue University specifically.

Is Bellevue University test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Bellevue University's current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.