About Us

Bellevue University is a widespread community of motivated students and innovative educators. Founded in 1966, we are a private, non-profit, regionally accredited institution with a beautiful 46-acre campus in Bellevue, Nebraska. Bellevue University serves more than 16,000 students annually at a total of nine locations in three states -- and everywhere online.

Our passion is to make it possible for people of all backgrounds to access affordable, high quality education so they can thrive in an ever-changing, connected world. Students choose from a wide variety of undergraduate majors, graduate majors or a Ph.D. in Human Capital Management. And, with our liberal credit transfer policy and accelerated learning choices, individuals can earn their degree -- even with the challenges of an already busy life. Bellevue University is also one of the leading national voices in corporate learning. The University partners with global organizations to help them achieve their learning objectives with impactful programs.

Here are just a few examples of how Bellevue University has been recognized for its innovation and leadership role in higher education:

• Ranked in the top 10 in the 2013 U.S. News and World Report Best Online Bachelor’s Programs survey
• Designated a National Center of Academic Excellence by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security
• GI Jobs Military Friendly School
• ONLY accredited university to win a Corporate University Best in Class (CUBIC) award twice
• Human Capital Lab named a Learning Leader by Bersin and Associates in the 2010 competition
• Only accredited university to win Chief Learning Officer's GOLD Award for Excellence in Academic Partnerships

Every day, the dedicated faculty and staff at Bellevue University are helping people discover it is possible to reach their education goals and live their dreams!