Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,108 |
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| Declined | 436 |
| Total Received | 1,544 |
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Founded in 1891, Buena Vista University is a private, four-year, liberal arts, religiously affiliated university that is known for its strong academic programs in business, education, and nursing. It is located on a 60-acre campus in Storm Lake, Iowa—60 miles east of Sioux City.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 1,951 |
| Established in | 1891 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
60-acre campus in Storm Lake (population: 10,611), 75 miles from Sioux City. Served by bus; major airport serves Omaha (125 miles); smaller airport serves Sioux City; train serves Council Bluffs (120 miles).
Buena Vista University
610 West Fourth Street
Storm Lake, IA
50588
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| Application fee | $0 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Recommended |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
71%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 436 |
| Total Received | 1,544 |
Secondary School GPA
Formal demonstration of competencies
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99%
$21,333
| Tuition | $40,190 |
| Housing | $5,266 |
| Food | $5,630 |
| Additional fees | $2,561 |
| Books & supplies | $1,132 |
| Total | $54,779 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $21,333 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $33,446 |
Need-based
| Federal | $1,992,326 |
| State | $1,965,581 |
| Institutional | $12,579,936 |
| Other external | $222,521 |
| Total | $16,760,364 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | $211,128 |
| State | $26,736 |
| Institutional | $2,153,365 |
| Other external | $68,082 |
| Total | $2,459,311 |
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1,951
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26%
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86%
14%
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154
Transfer applicants enrolled
11%
Students are transfer students
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Recommended of Some |
| High school transcript | Recommended of Some |
| Interview | Recommended of Some |
| Standardized test scores | Recommended of Some |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Recommended of Some |
Not reported
Maximum transferred
98
Minimum transfers must complete
30
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 5 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Ethiopia Japan South Korea Sudan The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Special orientation |
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