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#11 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa

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Overview

Enrollment

1,959
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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Located in Storm Lake, Iowa, Buena Vista University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs.   The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,749 prospective students applied, and 1,154 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 237 enrolled in the school.  1,295 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 664 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $37,518 plus fees of $0. Buena Vista University is ranked 575 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

6/10

Academics

5/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

Buena Vista University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Buena Vista University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very Easy
Buena Vista University overview
SAT 963/1140
ACT 18/25
GPA 3.49

Applications Accepted

66% 
Buena Vista University overview
Applications Due Jun 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,518
Costs for Buena Vista University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,146
Other Fees$0
Room and Board $10,370
Budget for Other Expenses$2,762
Total One Year Cost$51,796

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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.

Current students may use the Buena Vista University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.