Buena Vista University

#11 in Iowa

4-years Private College In Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University (referred to as Buena Vista) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Storm Lake, IA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Buena Vista University is $40,190. The school has a total enrollment of 1,973 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Buena Vista University is Master's degree. It offers Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$40,190 (2023)
Acceptance Rate77.27%
Student Population1,973
Test Scores1,020 (SAT) 22 (ACT)
Graduation Rate57%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Buena Vista University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1952 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Buena Vista University is $40,190 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Buena Vista University is $10,170 for academic year 2021-2022. Buena Vista University offers the alternative tuition plans. 90 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $20,292 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Buena Vista University is 77.27% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.55%. The average SAT score is 1,020 and the average ACT score is 22. Buena Vista University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,973 students are attending at Buena Vista University (1,474 undergraduate students). There are 61 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 222 part-time faculty working for Buena Vista University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 257 (full-time) and 235 (part-time). The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is 57% and the retention rate is 76% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Buena Vista University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Buena Vista University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Buena Vista University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Buena Vista University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers