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Buena Vista University Trade Programs

Buena Vista University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Storm Lake, IA. A Remote Town offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Buena Vista University?

Contact information for Buena Vista University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone:	7127492400
Website:	www.bvu.edu/
Admissions:	www.bvu.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.bvu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Buena Vista University?

You can apply to Buena Vista University online at: https://www.bvu.edu/apply

Buena Vista University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Buena Vista University

These are the things Buena Vista University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Buena Vista University?

Buena Vista University maintains an acceptance rate of 78%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 33% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Buena Vista University ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Buena Vista University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	646	515	80%
Women	680	527	78%

Can I Afford Buena Vista University?

The average net price after aid at Buena Vista University is $18,321. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$41,798
In-State Fees	$N/A
Out-of-State Tuition	$41,798
Out-of-State Fees	$N/A
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$41,798
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$41,798

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 15% of students at Buena Vista University receive some form of financial aid (217 students).

About 88% of students at Buena Vista University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,940 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,412.

Student Loan Debt

67% of Buena Vista University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,126 per year.

Buena Vista University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 751 students enrolled at Buena Vista University, all undergraduate. Buena Vista University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,378 undergraduate students at Buena Vista University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Buena Vista University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	23
Black or African American	41
Hispanic	165
White	1,067
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	23
Non-Resident	11

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Buena Vista University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	158
Minnesota	15
Nebraska	14
Texas	7
Colorado	5

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

74 undergraduate students at Buena Vista University took at least one online class — of those, 626 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Buena Vista University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.