Bellevue College is the college built on its excellence, innovation, and national recognition for exemplary programs. It serves 35,000 students each year, making it the largest community college and second largest institution of higher education overall in Washington state. Bellevue College provides associate's degree programs covering the first two years of a college education as well as degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs. The college has an array of distance and online learning options as well.

In 2007, the college introduces a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Radiation and Imaging Sciences. In 2009, bachelor degree offerings expanded to include a Bachelor of Applied Arts degree in Interior Design.

Bellevue College is a student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, dedicated to teaching excellence, that improves the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. The college stimulates student success by offering high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

Accreditation
Bellevue College is accredited as an associate degree-granting institution by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The college is currently a candidate for accreditation by the Commission as a baccalaureate degree-granting institution.

Financial Aid
All financial aid applicants are required to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and read the Financial Aid Contract and fill out and print the Financial Aid Data Form. Failure to do so will delay the processing of a financial aid application. Offered financial aid are the following: grants , loans , student employment/work study , scholarships . 

Admissions
Bellevue admits any applicant who has graduated from high school, with a proof of a GED completion, or is 18 years of age or older; high school students who successfully assess into college-level English; selected applicants who meet the qualifications for selective-admissions programs; individuals who are still in high school, may be eligible for one of BC's High School Programs.