about us

Our story starts with our students.

Behind every degree, there is a unique and powerful person who dared to dream bigger, reach farther, and create a better future. Our students inspire us, and we want to inspire them. That’s why we’re a nonprofit, open access university specifically designed to help you build on your passions and achieve your goals.

you deserve a university that’s as tech-savvy as you.

We’ve been innovating online learning for more than 25 years and are committed to delivering the highest quality digital experience possible. Our flexible learning formats allow our students to communicate seamlessly, submit assignments with ease, and collaborate in meaningful ways–whether they’re online or on campus.

Skip the traditional class format. Here, when you take courses online, you pick the program format that works best for you. Learn on your own schedule or connect with your instructor and fellow students at a set time.

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you have big dreams, we help make them possible.

We offer a quick and easy transfer experience, robust financial aid and scholarship packages, work-study opportunities, and more. Each of our students receives a dedicated support team — an Enrollment Counselor, and Student Coach — that helps you feel confident in every decision all the way through graduation. Plus, our Career Services team is here to support you for life.

Bellevue Stories

“ At Bellevue University, you’re learning the same things you’ll learn at a traditional school, but it’s a different format. It’s more fun. It’s more real life. It’s not just straight out of a textbook. ”

Tyler McCabe, Bellevue University Graduate

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build a career with your degree.

You need a degree that’s not just a piece of paper. We collaborate with industry experts and leading businesses to ensure our students are prepared for what’s ahead.

Career-relevant programs
Future-proof industry knowledge
Job-ready skills you can apply immediately
Expert professors who care about your future, not just your education

online or on campus, you’re part of the Bruin community.

The 46-acre Bellevue University campus is located just outside the bustling business hub of Omaha, Nebraska. Our diverse student community builds lasting connections through social, extracurricular, and athletic activities, including cheering on our nationally ranked sports teams alongside our mascot, Brutus the Bruin.

bellevue university by the numbers:

600+: on-campus residential students
23: median on-campus student age
14: athletic teams
Bellevue: located on the south greater Omaha metropolitan area
19,000+: total students across the country (and the world!)
80+: academic programs
Motto: we’re for you
Mascot: Bruin
Mascot Name: Brutus
1966: year established
48 acres: campus size

latest university news.

Bellevue University Awards Honorary Doctor of Commerce to Business and Community Leader Keith Edquist

At its Spring Commencement ceremony held June 6, Bellevue University awarded an Honorary Doctor of Commerce degree to board member Keith Edquist for his impact on business, public service, and student success. His leader...

Bellevue University Launches Online Master’s in Artificial Intelligence to Meet Growing Workforce Demand

Bellevue University has launched a fully online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence . The program prepares students to apply AI skills to real-world challenges through hands-on learning and a capstone project.

Bellevue University Streamlines 95-Credit RN to BSN Program

Bellevue University has updated its RN to BSN program by reducing the total degree requirement to 95 credits, creating a more efficient pathway for working registered nurses. The CCNE-accredited program recognizes prior...

Spring 2026 Commencement: A Photo Recap

Bellevue University awarded degrees to more than 700 graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, Iowa. See moments from the ceremony in the photo gallery below.

Bellevue University Launches Private Practice and Telemental Health Certificate Programs

Bellevue University has launched two graduate certificate programs through its College of Arts and Sciences for Fall 2026. The Private Practice Certificate and Telemental Health Certificate prepare counseling students an...

Bellevue University Faculty Member Selected to Speak at TEDxOmaha Main Event

David Joel Thomas, Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences at Bellevue University, will be one of the featured speakers at the TEDxOmaha main event on October 9. Event organizers selected Thomas through a...

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