Buena Vista University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Storm Lake, Iowa |
| Online | bvu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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 2,055 prospective students applied, and 1,174 were granted admission. Of those admitted 201 enrolled in the school. 1,405 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 441 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $34,004 plus fees of $0. Buena Vista University is ranked 496 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1140 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,538 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,267 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,808 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| General Studies | 18% |
| Education | 14% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 7% |
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| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| U |
Union CollegeLincoln, Nebraska |
| H |
Hastings CollegeHastings, Nebraska |
| C |
Culver Stockton CollegeCanton, Missouri |
| M |
MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityOlathe, Kansas |
| C |
Calvary Bible College and Theological SeminaryKansas City, Missouri |
| Q |
Quincy UniversityQuincy, Illinois |
| C |
Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & SciencesFayette, Missouri |
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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.
