Bellevue College

What Bellevue College does

Bellevue College is a public community college founded in 1966 in Bellevue, Washington, operating under the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. As the third-largest institution of higher learning in Washington, it serves more than 37,000 students annually through 120+ degree and certificate programs organized into eight BC Pathways (Business, Health Sciences, Humanities & Communication, Social Science/Public Service, STEM, Technology & Data, Transitional Studies, and Visual & Performing Arts). The college offers associate degrees, applied bachelor's degrees, professional/technical certificates, and community education, with open admissions and the #1 transfer position to the University of Washington and 300+ four-year institutions. Student segments span traditional college students, high school dual-enrollment learners (Running Start, College in the High School), international F-1/J-1 students from 60+ countries, working professionals, veterans, and neurodivergent learners supported through the Neurodiversity Navigators program.

The college runs on a standard higher-education technology stack: Canvas learning management system for course delivery, the state-wide ctcLink student information system for enrollment and registration, Panopto for video, TargetX CRM for recruitment, and Qualtrics for surveys. Its principal technology differentiator is BrutusBot, an AI-assisted chatbot that surfaces publicly available college information (academic calendar, tuition, staff directory, class schedules), and the student-built FindIt app, which uses AI to match descriptions of recovered lost items. The 22:1 student-to-faculty ratio and 90% master's-credentialed full-time faculty underpin instructional quality, while the 100-acre campus (8 miles east of Seattle) houses a 400-bed on-campus housing facility, 100+ student clubs, and an incoming Bellevue Arts Museum relocation scheduled for September 2026.

Revenue derives from a mix of tuition and fees (among the most affordable in Washington), state funding allocations tied to enrollment, federal financial aid administration (Pell Grants, federal loans), Workforce Education grants that may cover 100% of tuition/books/fees for eligible professional-technical students, and BC Foundation scholarships funded through donations. International students pay annual proof-of-funds requirements of $29,583 USD for associate-level programs and $40,080 USD for bachelor's years 3-4. Distribution occurs through direct enrollment via the Washington state application, high school partnerships, dedicated international recruitment, employer and workforce agency partnerships, and community education. As a public, state-governed institution, Bellevue College is not investor-backed and does not pursue fundraising rounds or M&A activity.

Name

Bellevue College

Legal name

Bellevue College

Website

https://bellevuecollege.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Bellevue College is a public community college in Bellevue, Washington serving 37,000+ students annually through 120+ degree and certificate programs, including associate and applied bachelor's degrees, with strong transfer pathways to four-year universities and significant international enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Junior Colleges (6112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHADAC

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHADAD

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Community & Junior Colleges

Keywords

• Community college education
• Higher education degrees
• Workforce training programs
• Transfer college pathways
• Professional certificate programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from tuition charges for credit courses. Tuition described as among the most affordable in Washington state. Flexible payment plans available.
2. State Funding: Public college receives state funding allocations based on enrollment and programs
3. Federal Financial Aid: Federal grants (Pell Grant), federal loans administered through the institution for qualified students
4. Workforce Education Grants: Workforce Education funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and fees for eligible professional/technical students
5. Foundation Scholarships: BC Foundation awards scholarships to students, funded through donations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Bellevue College is a public community college offering more than 120 associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and professional/technical certificate programs organized across eight BC Pathways (Business, Health Sciences, Humanities, Social Science, STEM, Technology, Visual & Performing Arts, and Transitional Studies). It serves over 37,000 students annually through credit-bearing programs, community education, intensive English, workforce retraining, and high school dual-credit partnerships. The college also provides extensive student support services including tutoring, TRIO, and the Neurodiversity Navigators program.

Product overview

Bellevue College operates as a community college offering a comprehensive educational platform with multiple integrated products and services. The core offerings include over 120 degree and certificate programs organized into eight BC Pathways (Business, Health Sciences, Humanities & Communication, Social Science/Public Service, STEM, Technology & Data, Transitional Studies, and Visual & Performing Arts). Key products include the Canvas learning management system, ctcLink student information system, and the AI-powered BrutusBot chatbot. The college provides bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, professional/technical certificates, and community education programs. Student support services include the Academic Success Center, TRIO, Neurodiversity Navigators, and Multicultural Services. The institution also offers specialized programs including Running Start, College in the High School, Open Doors/CEO for youth reengagement, and the RISE Learning Institute for experiential learning. The college serves over 1,300 international students from 57 countries and maintains partnerships with tools including Canvas LMS, ctcLink, Zoom, and YouVisit for virtual tours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor's Degrees Four-year applied bachelor's degree programs including Applied Accounting, Business Management and Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Management, Digital Marketing, Healthcare Informatics, Interior Design, Molecular Biosciences, Nursing, Radiation and Imaging Sciences, and Software Development. Designed for students seeking baccalaureate credentials with applied, career-oriented curricula.
• Associate Degrees and Certificates Two-year associate degree and shorter-form certificate programs organized across the eight BC Pathways (Business, Health Sciences, Humanities & Communication, Social Science/Public Service, STEM, Technology & Data, Transitional Studies, and Visual & Performing Arts). Available to traditional, transfer, international, and workforce students.
• Professional and Technical Certificate Programs Professional/technical certificate programs developed with industry advisory boards to align with employer workforce needs. Workforce Education may cover 100% of tuition, books, and fees for eligible students. Designed for working professionals and career changers.
• Intensive English Program Comprehensive English language program helping international students master English for college and career goals. Serves as a feeder pathway to BC's degree programs and serves F-1 and J-1 international students.
• BC Pathways Guided pathway program helping students identify career interests, plan courses, and prepare for careers across eight focus areas including Business, Health Sciences, Humanities & Communication, Social Science/Public Service, STEM, Technology & Data, Transitional Studies, and Visual & Performing Arts.
• Running Start Statewide partnership program allowing high school juniors and seniors to take college classes tuition-free and earn both high school and college credit simultaneously through Bellevue College.
• College in the High School Program enabling high school students in grades 9-12 to earn both high school and college credit without leaving their high school campus, in partnership with regional high school districts.
• Open Doors / Community Engagement Options (CEO) Youth reengagement program for students aged 16-21 at risk of dropping out, allowing them to earn high school or GED credentials and college credit.
• RISE Learning Institute Hands-on experiential learning institute offering research projects, community service, skill development, makerspace access, and career-preparation activities beyond the classroom for Bellevue College students.
• Academic Success Center Free tutoring and learning services for enrolled students, offering drop-in tutoring, scheduled appointments, calculator and textbook lending, and academic skills workshops.
• TRIO Student Support Services Academic support program for first-generation college students, students with limited income, or students with disabilities, offering advising, tutoring, financial aid guidance, and mentoring.
• Neurodiversity Navigators Cohort program offering peer mentoring, advocacy, career preparation courses, dedicated study halls, and educational communities for neurodivergent students at Bellevue College.
• Multicultural Services Mentoring, college guidance, and workshops built around cultural awareness, offering affinity groups and support for diverse student populations at Bellevue College.
• Community Education Non-credit personal enrichment, language, and lifelong learning programs (including 55+ programs) for community members in the Bellevue and greater Eastside region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8th in 10-year ROI among all US public colleges offering 4-year degrees (Georgetown, 2022)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability4 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bellevue Arts MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2026Bellevue Arts Museum will relocate from downtown Bellevue to Bellevue College campus in September 2026. The museum's Steven Holl-designed building was sold to KidsQuest for $5 million. The museum will continue organizing the annual Bellevue Arts Fair and new exhibit programming at the new campus location.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seattle Central College: Urban Seattle community college in the same Washington State system, offering associate degrees and workforce programs to overlapping student populations in the same metropolitan area.
• North Seattle College: Seattle-based community college in the same WA system, competing head-to-head for traditional, transfer, and international students in the north Seattle market.
• South Seattle College: Sibling community college in Seattle offering associate and applied bachelor's programs; competes for similar transfer and workforce students within the same metropolitan region.
• Shoreline Community College: Nearby WA community college with similar mix of university-transfer, international, and workforce programs targeting overlapping Eastside/Seattle student segments.
• Lake Washington Institute of Technology: Kirkland-based technical college in the same WA system; overlapping technical/workforce program offerings and direct competitor for applied associate and bachelor's students on the Eastside.
• Cascadia College: Bothell-based WA community college in same system; competes for transfer-bound and running-start students on the Eastside adjacent to BC's catchment.
• Edmonds College: North King/Snohomish County community college in the same WA system; comparable international, transfer, and professional/technical programs competing for similar student demographics.
• Highline College: South King County community college in the WA system; offers similar associate, bachelor's, and international student programs serving the broader Seattle metro.
• Renton Technical College: Technical college in the WA system with overlapping professional/technical and workforce programs, competing for career-focused and adult learners in the Seattle metro.
• Green River College: Auburn-based WA community college in same system with similar transfer, international student, and workforce programs serving the South Sound and Eastside regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/bellevuecollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/bellevuecollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college_4
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellevuecollege
• Xx.com/bellevuecollege

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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