On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

Buena Vista University provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. Buena Vista University offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services. Buena Vista University is religiously affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA).

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Room & Board Plan

Buena Vista University has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 836 the average room costs is $5,266. It offers the meal plan (19 meals per week) and its average costs is $5,414. The combined charge for room and board is $10,680.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at Buena Vista University
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity836
Average Room Costs$5,266
Meal Plan
Meals per Week19
Average Meal Costs$5,414
Combine charge for romm and board$10,680

On-campus Student Services

Buena Vista University provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at Buena Vista University
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

Buena Vista University offers 4 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at Buena Vista University
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC
Army
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

Buena Vista University offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at Buena Vista University
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at Buena Vista University.
Library Services at Buena Vista University
Physical facilities
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 342,097
  • Total Physical collection: 113,527
  • Total Electronic collection: 228,570
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Buena Vista is a member of Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf. Total 413 students play for athletic teams at Buena Vista University - 271 men and 142 women players. For popular college sports, there are 40 baseball players, 47 basketball players and 66 football players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at Buena Vista University campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at Buena Vista University
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball400Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Basketball2423Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Football660Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Golf117NCAA Division III (with football)
Soccer2522NCAA Division III (with football)
Softball019NCAA Division III (with football)
Tennis78NCAA Division III (with football)
Track and Field7146NCAA Division III (with football)
Volleyball017NCAA Division III (with football)
Wrestling270NCAA Division III (with football)

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