by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bellevue College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bellevue College stood at $4,436 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $10,502. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $231 in-state and $231 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,205 | $10,271 |
| Fees | $231 | $231 |
| Total | $4,436 | $10,502 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Bellevue College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Bellevue College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bellevue College sits below the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Bellevue College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Bellevue College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,826 | $9,363 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,928 | $9,607 |
| One Year Ago | $4,074 | $9,952 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,205 | $10,271 |
This chart shows the way tuition at BC has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 3.2%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $10,838 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.02%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,570. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 3.06%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $10,823.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,570 | $10,823 |
| In 2 Years | $4,708 | $11,154 |
| In 3 Years | $4,850 | $11,495 |
| In 4 Years | $4,996 | $11,846 |
| In 5 Years | $5,147 | $12,208 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $45,318, or about $19,124 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Bellevue College, see the Bellevue College Financial Aid page.
