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Buena Vista University SAT Scores

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SAT scores needed to get into Buena Vista University

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1030

The average composite SAT score for admitted Buena Vista University freshman is 1030 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1030 is in the 45th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 930 to 1130

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 930 to 1130. The 75th percentile score is 1130 while the 25th percentile score is 930.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by Buena Vista University but we estimate it to be around a 830 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 505

The average score for Buena Vista University students on the math portion of the SAT is 505 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 450 and the 75th percentile score 560.

Average SAT Reading Score 525

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 480 to 570 and the average score for Buena Vista University students is 525.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

1 percent of students submit SAT scores with their application to Buena Vista University

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Buena Vista University based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 71.8%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.49.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 1130 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1130 or higher is very competitive at Buena Vista University and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have a very good chance of acceptance, around 83% or higher.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 1030 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1030 to 1120 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 72% to 82%.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 930 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 930 to 1020 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 58% to 71% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into Buena Vista University with a 830 SAT?

  • Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 830 to 920 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 56% chance of admission to Buena Vista University. SAT scores below 830 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class
Admission chances to Buena Vista University by SAT score
SAT Score Admission Chances
1600 99%
1590 99%
1580 99%
1570 99%
1560 99%
1550 99%
1540 99%
1530 98%
1520 98%
1510 98%
1500 98%
1490 98%
1480 98%
1470 98%
1460 98%
1450 97%
1440 97%
1430 97%
1420 97%
1410 97%
1400 97%
1390 96%
1380 96%
1370 96%
1360 96%
1350 95%
1340 95%
1330 95%
1320 94%
1310 94%
1300 94%
1290 93%
1280 93%
1270 92%
1260 92%
1250 91%
1240 91%
1230 90%
1220 90%
1210 89%
1200 88%
1190 88%
1180 87%
1170 86%
1160 86%
1150 85%
1140 84%
1130 83%
1120 82%
1110 81%
1100 80%
1090 79%
1080 78%
1070 77%
1060 76%
1050 75%
1040 73%
1030 72%
1020 71%
1010 69%
1000 68%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153001 IPEDS survey data for Buena Vista University.