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Overview

Buena Vista University
Location Storm Lake, IA
Setting Remote Town
Enrollment 1,951
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #719
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status Non-profit
Website bvu.edu
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Costs

Buena Vista University
Tuition (In State) $40,190
Tuition (Out of State) $40,190
Room & Board $10,896
Avg Net Price $18,156
Avg Grant Aid $34,333
% Receiving Grant Aid 99%

Admission

Buena Vista University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,544
Admitted 1,108
Acceptance Rate 71.8%
Enrolled % 19.6%
Avg High School GPA 3.49
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy
Applicant Competition Low
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 13:1
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 4%
% Women 22%
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 74%
% Out-of-State 26%

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/