Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA • private • III | American Rivers Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 1,788 • Total: 2,517

Academic Calendar

4-1-4 or similar

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

610 W 4th St
Storm Lake, IA
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Website

www.bvu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 576 (32.2%) • Female: 1,212 (67.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	16	0.9%
Black/African American	51	2.9%
Hispanic/Latino	203	11.4%
White	1,408	78.7%
Two or More Races	31	1.7%
International	24	1.3%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

71.8%

1,108 admitted from 1,544 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-25

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

47.3%

4-Year Graduation Rate

35.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

76.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

27.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$55,217

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $41,798

Room & Board

$11,330

Books & Supplies

$2,089

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$12,901
$30,001-48,000	$14,838
$48,001-75,000	$18,094
$75,001-110,000	$19,571
$110,001+	$24,967

Students Receiving Pell Grants

89%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$18,156

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

American Rivers Conference

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (9)

Basketball Golf Other Sports Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Wrestling

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$29,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$29,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$2,500 total

5 automatic scholarships (8 total)

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Common questions about Buena Vista University

What is Buena Vista University's acceptance rate?

Buena Vista University accepts 72% of applicants, from 1,544 applications.

How much does Buena Vista University cost?

Tuition and fees are $41,798. Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,901 on average after aid.

Does Buena Vista University require SAT or ACT scores?

Buena Vista University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.

What ACT score do you need for Buena Vista University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

What is Buena Vista University's graduation rate?

47% of students graduate within six years.