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 help prepare our students for what’s ahead.

Career-relevant programs
Future-proof industry knowledge
Coursework designed to build skills you can apply on the job
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.

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Bellevue University celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Nebraska State Capitol as Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed Sept. 12, 2026, as Bellevue University 60th Anniversary Day in Nebraska. The proclamation recognizes six...

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Bellevue University will observe Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Margre H. Durham Student Center. Students can register to vote, update voter information and learn about civic partic...

Dr. Joe Anson Named Recipient of Anne E. Nelson Professorship Award

Bellevue University selected Dr. Joe Anson as the recipient of the Anne E. Nelson Professorship Award for the 2026-27 academic year. The professorship supports projects that advance teacher preparation through technology...

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Bellevue University's Military Veteran Services Center has launched its annual Veteran Backpack Drive, a community donation drive the University has organized for more than 10 years. The 2026 campaign aims to fill 100 ba...

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