Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Bellevue College
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Net Price
$13,829
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Bellevue College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$11,430
Bellevue College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$9,500
$30–48k
$10,049
$48–75k
$13,829
$75–110k
$16,815
$110k+
$19,973
Understanding Your Aid Package
Bellevue College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$13,829/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$9,500/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$12,375
Range (25th–75th)$3,500 – $13,453
Median Parent PLUS Loans$17,996
Debt Manageability
0.19x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,310
Earnings Growth
+19%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$8,438
84th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$31,012
25th %ile
$85,912
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Bellevue College Cost & Financial Aid
Bellevue College's published tuition is $20,309 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $13,829—a difference of $6,480.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $9,500 at Bellevue College. 10% of students receive Pell Grants.
Bellevue College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Bellevue College graduates is $12,375, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $131 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $19,973 at Bellevue College—still $336 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
