Safety Score
1.92 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
WA Public 4-year Clery Act 2026 data
Bellevue College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
BELLEVUE, WA · 11,472 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 33 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 1.92 per 1,000 students · national rank #1969.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 11,472 enrolled
Bellevue College is a Public institution located in BELLEVUE, WA, enrolling approximately 11,472 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 33 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 1.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1969 nationally and #32 within WA.
Bellevue College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 33 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 1.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1969 and #32 within WA out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 11,472 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Bellevue College is "burglary" with 17 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is declining — moving from 12 in 2021 to 9 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 0.98 incidents per 1,000 students, Bellevue College reports 97% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 2 reporting years for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#1969
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#32
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
9
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Bellevue College percentile rank 65.3%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1969 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Bellevue College reports 97% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $4,436
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $10,502
- Avg Net Price
- $11,430
- Median Debt
- $12,375
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 10%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 35%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,460
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,310
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 173400%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| arson | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| burglary | 3 | 6 | 8 |
| fondling | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| robbery | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Total Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 10 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 0 | 15 |
| liquor | 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 0 | 6 |
| liquor | 2021 | 0 | 17 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Bellevue College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
WA
Bellevue College
1.92% top marginal rate
NJ
Middlesex College
0.09% top marginal rate
OK
Oklahoma City Community College
0.61% top marginal rate
Similar Institutions
Middlesex College
EDISON, NJ · 11,471 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Oklahoma City Community College
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Safety Score 0.61
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR · 11,493 enrolled
Safety Score 0.96
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD · 11,498 enrolled
Safety Score 2.09
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX · 11,436 enrolled
Safety Score 1.14
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bellevue College safe?
Bellevue College has a safety score of 1.92 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1969 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bellevue College?
Bellevue College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Bellevue College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Bellevue College compare to similar schools?
Bellevue College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within WA. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Bellevue College have fire safety data?
Yes. Bellevue College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Bellevue College's Safety Profile
Bellevue College in BELLEVUE, WA enrolls 11,472 students and has a safety score of 1.92 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1969 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents decreased from 12 in 2022 to 9 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
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