Bellevue, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Bellevue College

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 11,472-student campus.

1.92
Incidents / 1k students
#1,969
Rank of 3,050
#32
WA rank
11,472
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Bellevue College reports 1.92 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,969 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 63% of ranked campuses its size.

1.92
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,969
of 3,050 ranked nationally
63%
report fewer incidents than this campus
9
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-3 reported incidents

Bellevue College decreased from 12 to 9 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

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. Within WA, it ranks #32 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

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. 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 1 reporting year 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 Score

1.92 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1969

See peer comparison

State Rank (WA)

#32

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

9

across 11 crime categories

Where Bellevue College sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

2 safer than 37% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). This entry sits in this band. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Bellevue College percentile rank 35.4%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1969 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) 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%
How does this cost rank in WA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
35%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,460
Median Earnings (10yr)
$56,310
Loan Repayment (3yr)
63%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Bellevue College: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 25% (12 → 9 incidents)

8910111213 202120222023 12 9 ▼ -25.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 011
Arson 201
Burglary 368
Fondling 020
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 332
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 000
Robbery 100
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
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

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

WA

Bellevue College

1.92 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,969
Enrollment
11,472
Data year
2023

NJ

Middlesex College

0.09 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#975
Enrollment
11,471
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Middlesex College
Edison, NJ · 11,471 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK · 11,469 enrolled
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

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Bellevue College nationally (rank #1969), regardless of size or state.

Central Technology Center
Drumright, OK
National Rank #1968
Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
National Rank #1970
Mt Hood Community College
Gresham, OR
National Rank #1967
DePaul University
Chicago, IL
National Rank #1971
California State University-San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
National Rank #1966

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 #1,969 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Bellevue College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Bellevue College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
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.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. 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.

What this means for you

Bellevue College's 1.92 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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