Bellevue University was founded in 1966. Since then it has always sought to provide students and working professional with flexible and convenient degree options. Today the university offers high-quality, cost-efficient business and liberal arts degree programs. Bellevue University is located at 13 sites in five states throughout the Midwest: Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Missouri and, most recently, Kansas. The main campus of the university is situated in Bellevue, Nebraska.

Academics
Academic units which form Bellevue University include 5 colleges:
•    College of Arts and Sciences
•    College of Business
•    College of Distributed Learning
•    College of Information Technology
•    College of Professional Studies

Bellevue University awards Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health degrees in a variety of majors: Accounting, Adult Education, Management, Behavioral Science, Biology, Business, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Corporate Communications, Criminal Justice Administration, Culinary Arts, Gaming and Simulation, Graphic Design, Health and Human Performance, Health Science, History, Leadership, Legal Studies, Liberal Studies, Logistics Management, Psychology, Sociology, Software Development, Sports Management, Studio Art, Technical Sales, Web Technologies and others. Moreover, the university offers one Ph.D. degree in Human Capital Management.

To suit the need of working professionals or help students in different locations achieve their academic goals, Bellevue University provides opportunities of online undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as flexible courses and accelerated programs, which can be taken evenings, weekends and in combination of on-campus and online studying.

Accreditation
The University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Business degrees at Bellevue University are also accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).