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Buena Vista University

Acceptance Rate 77.27 %
SAT Average 1,020
Tuition & Fees $40,190
Student Population 1,973
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $20,292

Academic Overview

Buena Vista University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Storm Lake, Iowa. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $40,190 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,170.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,973 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 77.27% and the graduation rate is 57% last year.
The salary after graduation from Buena Vista University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $42,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Buena Vista's tuition & fees is $40,190. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $10,170.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$40,190
Graduate$10,170
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Buena Vista. The acceptance rate of Buena Vista is 77.27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.55%. The average graduation rate is 57% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,292 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,973 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Buena Vista University is 77.27 %.
Acceptance Rate
77.27%
Graduation Rate for Buena Vista University is 57 %
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate for Buena Vista University is 76 %
Retention Rate
76%
Student Population for Buena Vista University is 1,973
Student Population
1,973
Student to Faculty Ratio for Buena Vista University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,292 at Buena Vista University.
Financial Aid Amount
$20,292

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone712-749-2400
WEBhttps://www.bvu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.bvu.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/calculator
Disability Servicehttps://www.bvu.edu/bv/cae/disability-services

Offered Degrees

Buena Vista offers 85 major programs through online and on-site education where 12 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's754
Master's108

Special Learning Opportunities

Buena Vista University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:836)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,414)

Veterans Benefits

Buena Vista University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges