Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Storm Lake, IA. It enrolls about 1,951 students and admits roughly 72% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Storm Lake, IA 50588 |
| County | Buena Vista County |
| Enrollment | 1,951 |
| Acceptance rate | 72% |
| Applicants / admitted | 1,544 / 1,108 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $40,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $40,190 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 47% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 76% |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Master's degree |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–25 |
| Website | https://www.bvu.edu/ |
| Phone | 7127492400 |
Admissions
About 1,544 students applied and 1,108 were admitted. Of those admitted, 217 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $40,190 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 203 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 47% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Buena Vista University is in Storm Lake, IA, Buena Vista County. Its coordinates are 42.6423, -95.2085.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Buena Vista University?
About 72% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 1,544 applicants.
How much does Buena Vista University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $40,190 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Buena Vista University?
About 1,951 students are enrolled.