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Bellevue Community College, also known as BCC, is a community college located in Bellevue, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, United States. It was established in 1966. It enrolls more than 30,000 students annually, making it the largest community college, and second largest institution of higher education overall, in Washington state.
BCC offers associate degree programs in diverse areas of study. In 2007, it started offering a bachelor of applied science degree in a few select fields. The college also provides many continuing education programs.
The Associated Student Government (ASG) holds elections for all students annually. The Jibsheet is the weekly, English-language, student-run newspaper of the college. BCC participates in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges, also known as the NWAACC. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs.
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Campus Location3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, WA 98007-6484
USA
Main Tel: (425) 564-1000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Bellevue Community College HighlightsWhere Bellevue Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, design, liberal arts, office and administration, and business and management.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,484 | 25 | | < 1 year certificate | 260 | 19 | | 1-2 year certificate | 95 | 13 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Bellevue Community College was 12,305 in 2007 (8,368 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,898 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,367 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Bellevue Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 107 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 44 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 11 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (382 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (112 awarded) - Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN (46 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (45 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS (897 awarded) - Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (5 awarded) - Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (25 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (82 awarded) - Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (93 awarded) - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (2 awarded) - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (46 awarded) - Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (22 awarded) SCIENCE (44 awarded) SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (28 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (10 awarded) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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