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Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University is a small, private institution located in Storm Lake, ia. Founded in 1891, Buena Vista University offers undergraduate degrees in 58 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,419 undergraduates
cost $38,644 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Buena Vista University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 77.3%
SAT score average 1115
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.49
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Buena Vista University is known for one of its top majors: Student Counseling and Personnel Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Other
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Curriculum and Instruction
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,644
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,680
Books & supplies $1,126
Other expenses $2,449
Cost of attendance* $52,899
Average financial aid package $32,846
Estimated cost $20,053 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,644
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,680
Books & supplies $1,126
Other expenses $2,449
Cost of attendance* $52,899
Average financial aid package $32,846
Estimated cost $20,053 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Buena Vista University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,419, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.

Total enrollment

1,967

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
58%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Buena Vista University, students love their Student Activities Board, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
phone 712-749-2400
address https://www.bvu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

Orientation team

Esprit de corps

Student senate

Student mobilizing outreach and volunteer efforts

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Buena Vista University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Buena Vista University?

Buena Vista University is located in Storm Lake, ia.

What is the acceptance rate at Buena Vista University? 

The acceptance rate for Buena Vista University is 77%.

What’s the average GPA for Buena Vista University?

The average high school GPA for Buena Vista University students was 3.49.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Buena Vista University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Buena Vista University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $211,596.

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