Buena Vista University
610 W 4th St
Storm Lake IA 50588
(712) 749-2400
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,478 (2,376 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Four-one-four plan
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
26 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
84% / 16%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
34% / 66%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
90% / 10%
- In-State / Out-of-State
67% / 33%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$25,540
- Room & Board$7,292
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
62%
- Average Financial Aid Package$28,792
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$34,029
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants1,309
- Students Admitted
986
(75%)
- Students Enrolled274
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.27
- Students in top 10% of HS Class12%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
380-440
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
390-520
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
330-430
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Banking and Financial Support Services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems and Services, Other
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Organizational Communication, General
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer Science
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Education
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Art Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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Computer Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Education, Other
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Psychology Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Spanish Language Teacher Education
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Speech Teacher Education
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Mathematics, Other
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Psychology, Other
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Social sciences
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Political Science and Government, General
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Political Science and Government, Other
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Arts Management
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Commercial and Advertising Art
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Music Performance, General
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Music, Other
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Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants1,309
- Students Admitted
986
(75%)
- Students Enrolled274
(21%)
- Average High School GPA3.27
- Students in top 10% of HS Class12%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class38%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class69%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
380-440
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
390-520
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
330-430
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$25,540
- Room & Board$7,292
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid62%
- Average Financial Aid Package$28,792
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$34,029
- Federal Grants39%$4,495
- Pell Grants39%$2,821
- Other Federal Grants39%$1,705
- State & Local Grants61%$3,967
- Institutional Grants98%$12,316
- Federal Loans91%$3,596
- Non-Federal Loans38%$7,787
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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