A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bellevue University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
20%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
14%
|
There are 50% more female students than male students enrolled at Bellevue University with a gender ratio of 14% women to 9% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bellevue University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,352
|
| Women |
2,028
|
Bellevue University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 88% of the student body residing outside of Nebraska or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
12%
|
| Out of State |
88%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 82.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180814 IPEDS survey data for Bellevue University.
Last updated February 24, 2025