Buena Vista University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 25%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Buena Vista University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Buena Vista University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	80%
Black	1%
Hispanic	4%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	1%
International	4%
Race Unknown	7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 110% more female students than male students enrolled at Buena Vista University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Buena Vista University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Buena Vista University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	32%
Women	68%

Enrollment by gender for Buena Vista University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	609
Women	1,281

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 29%

Buena Vista University draws 71 percent of students from Iowa, 29 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Iowa, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Buena Vista University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	71%
Out of State	29%
Foreign	0%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$51,579 per year

49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,890

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	37.7%
Part-time undergraduates	11.5%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153001.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026