Bellevue College

Bellevue College is a student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region. (The BC Mission was approved by the BC Board of Trustees, June 11, 2008.)

Campus

Size: approximately 38 hectares

Location: less than 15-minute drive to downtown Seattle

Total Number of Students:

Approximately 18,500 per fall quarter
Approximately 35,000 total for the full year

Credit and Non-Credit Enrollment:

75% credit programs
25% Non-credit, Continuing Education

Student Gender Distribution:
60% female, 40% male

Average Student Age:

32 (all students)
27 (college-credit students)

Total Number of Graduates for the Year (2004-05):
1,728 students

Enrollment by Program:

Academic transfer programs, 47%
Professional/technical, 39%
Basic Skills and Other, 14%

Faculty to Student Ratio: 1:24

International Students:
More than 600 per year from over 60 countries

Student Race/Ethnicity:

20% Asian and Pacific Islander American
3% African American
1% Native American
3% Other Race
4% Multi-Racial
69% White
In addition, 7% are Latino/Hispanic, who may be of any race.

Application Requirements

For Intensive English Program:

Application Form
$50 Application Fee
Official Bank Statement showing
$15,074 for more than one quarter or $4,722 for one quarter
Copy of Passport
Copy of Dependent’s Passport

For College Credit Program:

Application Form
$50 Application Fee
Official Bank Statement showing
$15,074 for more than one quarter or $4,722 for one quarter
Copy of Passport
Copy of Dependent’s Passport
Official transcripts in English
One page essay stating academic and career goals
Proof of English Proficiency-i.e. TOEFL score of 173 (computer), or (500) paper, or 61 (iBT)

Scholarships

The Office of International Student Programs offers several types of scholarships to returning students:

Academic: Automatically awarded each quarter to the 50 full-time international students with the highest GPA.
Leadership: Awarded each quarter to a student with high grades and exceptional leadership skills.
Other scholarships are available through BCC based on ability, talent, and merit shown by student

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