Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University is a private university in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The university's 60-acre (240,000 m2) campus is situated on the shores of Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre (13 km2) natural lake. Buena Vista University offers 42 undergraduate majors at its Storm Lake campus. Seventeen additional locations throughout Iowa and online serve working adult and graduate students.
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78%
Acceptance
$18,846
Net price
1,366
Enrollment
62%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
78%
Acceptance rate
1,120
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$18,846
Average net price
$41,798
In-state tuition
$41,798
Out-of-state tuition
$11,330
Room & board
$2,089
Books & supplies
$54,222
Total cost of attendance
44%
Students receiving Pell grants
67%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$49,156
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,572
Median earnings (6 yrs)
62%
Graduation rate
76%
Retention rate
80%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,966
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,366
Total enrollment
13%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Buena Vista University FAQ
Is Buena Vista University a public or private school?
Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit institution located in Storm Lake, IA.
What is the acceptance rate at Buena Vista University?
Buena Vista University has an acceptance rate of 78%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Buena Vista University cost?
The average annual net price at Buena Vista University is $18,846 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $41,798.
What is the graduation rate at Buena Vista University?
About 62% of students at Buena Vista University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Buena Vista University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Buena Vista University students earn a median of $49,156 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Buena Vista University?
Admitted students at Buena Vista University have an average SAT score of 1,120 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Buena Vista University?
Buena Vista University enrolls about 1,366 students.
Campus
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