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Overview

Buena Vista University
Location Storm Lake, IA
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 1,973
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #714
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status Non-profit
Website bvu.edu
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Costs

Buena Vista University
Tuition (In State) $38,644
Tuition (Out of State) $38,644
Room & Board $10,680
Avg Net Price $19,204
Avg Grant Aid $33,703
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Buena Vista University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,562
Admitted 1,207
Acceptance Rate 77.3%
Enrolled % 19.6%
Avg High School GPA 3.49
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 20/24
SAT Range 930/1130
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline

Academics

Buena Vista University
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (34%)
  • General Studies (18%)
  • Education (14%)
  • Psychology (11%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting (7%)

Outcomes

Buena Vista University
Graduation Rate 55%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $41,200
Making Student Loan Payments 59%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,022
Median Loan Payment $248

Diversity

Buena Vista University
% Men 30%
% Women 70%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 80%
% Black 1%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 1%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 7%

Students

Buena Vista University
% In-State 58%
% Out-of-State 41%

Campus

Buena Vista University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/