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Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa

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Overview

Enrollment

1,973
Buena Vista University overview
Location Storm Lake, Iowa
Online bvu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Buena Vista University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Buena Vista University occupies a 60-acre waterfront campus on the shores of Storm Lake in northwestern Iowa, approximately 160 miles from Des Moines. Founded in 1891 as a Presbyterian-affiliated institution, BVU's main campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings overlooking the lake, with all academic facilities and student housing contained within a walkable area. The university operates as a primarily residential campus, with most students living in one of six residence halls or campus-owned apartments. BVU's academic programs emphasize business, education, and science disciplines, with notable strengths in digital media and environmental science, while maintaining a liberal arts foundation. The institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Beavers, participating in the American Rivers Conference.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

7/10

Value

Buena Vista University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
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SAT 930/1130
ACT 20/24
GPA 3.49

Applications Accepted

77.3% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,644
Costs for Buena Vista University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,126
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,680
Budget for Other Expenses$2,449
Total One Year Cost$52,899

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Buena Vista University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 34%
General Studies 18%
Education 14%
Psychology 11%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 7%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153001 IPEDS survey data for Buena Vista University.

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Last updated February 24, 2024