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| Location | Storm Lake, Iowa |
| Online | bvu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| 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 2,101 prospective students applied, and 1,205 were granted admission. Of those admitted 230 enrolled in the school. 1,405 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 441 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $35,194 plus fees of $0. Buena Vista University is ranked 444 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Buena Vista University is rated within the top 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Buena Vista University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#444 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#311 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#11 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#130 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 930/1110 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.4 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $999 |
| Other Fees | $0 |
| Room and Board | $9,872 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,310 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,375 |
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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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.