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Buena Vista University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Iowa

Buena Vista University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
77.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹39,26,169Out-of-state
Students
1,366Undergraduates
Students per teacher
13Student to faculty

About

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.

Admissions planning estimate

77.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 71.76%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 71.8% (1,108/1,544; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

78 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,389
Offered a place 1,078
Enrolled 221

20.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite970-1065
4001600
ACT composite19-26
136

What a year costs

₹51,86,643 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹39,26,169
  • Housing₹10,64,249
  • Books & supplies₹1,96,224
Sticker price ₹51,86,643
After aid (average) ₹17,70,242

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹39,26,169
Out-of-state ₹39,26,169

Average aid awarded: ₹31,47,285 a year.

Outcomes and support

76%
Retention
61.7%
Graduation
82%
Get financial aid
29%
From out of state

One teacher for every 13 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 78.1%
Hispanic 12.6%
African American 3.2%
Unknown 2%
Multiracial 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Native American 0.3%

2 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Business and Managementbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Systems Analysisbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Medical Illustration and Informaticsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Soil Sciencesbachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.61%
Total Applicants1389
Admitted Applicants1078
Enrolled Applicants221
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %970
SAT Composite 75th %1065
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹39,26,169
Out-of-State Tuition₹39,26,169
Average Housing Cost₹10,64,249
Books & Supplies₹1,96,224
Average Net Price₹17,70,242
Students Receiving Aid82%
Average Aid Awarded₹31,47,285
Out-of-State Students29%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.15%
Asian1.32%
Hispanic12.59%
White78.11%
Multiracial1.76%
Native American0.29%
Pacific Islander0.00
International0.81%
Unknown Race1.98%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate61.69%
Retention Rate76.04%
Student/Faculty Ratio13:1
Total Undergraduates1366

Contact

Street Address610 W 4th St
ZIP Code50588
Phone(712) 749-2235
Websitehttps://www.bvu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/