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Buena Vista University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Buena Vista University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1030

The average composite SAT score for admitted Buena Vista University freshman is 1030 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1030 is in the 45th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 930 to 1130

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 930 to 1130. The 75th percentile score is 1130 while the 25th percentile score is 930.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Buena Vista University but we estimate it to be around a 830 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 505

The average score for Buena Vista University students on the math portion of the SAT is 505 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 450 and the 75th percentile score 560.

Average SAT Reading Score 525

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 480 to 570 and the average score for Buena Vista University students is 525.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

3 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Buena Vista University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Buena Vista University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 77.3%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.49.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 1130 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1130 or higher is very competitive at Buena Vista University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 86% or higher.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 1030 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1030 to 1120 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 77% to 86%.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 930 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 930 to 1020 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 64% to 76% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 830 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 830 to 920 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 62% chance of admission to Buena Vista University. SAT scores below 830 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class
Admission chances to Buena Vista University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 99%
1520 99%
1510 99%
1500 99%
1490 98%
1480 98%
1470 98%
1460 98%
1450 98%
1440 98%
1430 98%
1420 98%
1410 97%
1400 97%
1390 97%
1380 97%
1370 97%
1360 97%
1350 96%
1340 96%
1330 96%
1320 96%
1310 95%
1300 95%
1290 95%
1280 94%
1270 94%
1260 94%
1250 93%
1240 93%
1230 92%
1220 92%
1210 91%
1200 91%
1190 90%
1180 90%
1170 89%
1160 89%
1150 88%
1140 87%
1130 86%
1120 86%
1110 85%
1100 84%
1090 83%
1080 82%
1070 81%
1060 80%
1050 79%
1040 78%
1030 77%
1020 76%
1010 75%
1000 73%

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