Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$36,426

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

34%

male

66%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Selective

55%

acceptance rate

Accepted 995
Declined 792
Total Received 1,787
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Private

1,964

undergraduate students

471

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Buena Vista University, founded in 1891, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 60-acre campus is located in Storm Lake, IA, 60 miles east of Sioux City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,435
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

Social Networks

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).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Buena Vista University
610 West Fourth Street
Storm Lake, IA
50588

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
92%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
43%
Top 1/2
77%
Bottom 1/2
23%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Selective

55%

acceptance rate

Accepted 995
Declined 792
Total Received 1,787

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

Admission test scores
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

87%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$17,810

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $36,426
Room $4,773
Board $4,764
Books & supplies $1,190
Total $47,153
Average Financial Aid - $17,810
Total with Avg. Aid $29,343

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 383-2821
F: 712 749-1451

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bean bags, dodgeball, flag football, futsal, outdoor adventure, racquetball, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
American Rivers Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. yes
Art Teacher Education. yes
Art Therapy/Therapist. yes
Art/Art Studies, General. yes
Athletic Training/Trainer. yes
Banking and Financial Support Services. yes
Biochemistry. yes
Biology Teacher Education. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes
Biomedical Sciences, General. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education. yes
Business/Commerce, General. yes
Business/Managerial Economics. yes
Chemistry Teacher Education. yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Commercial and Advertising Art. yes
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. yes
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst. yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other. yes
Counseling Psychology. yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. yes
Criminology. yes
Curriculum and Instruction. yes
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. yes
Education, General. yes
Education, Other. yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs. yes
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities. yes
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. yes
Elementary Education and Teaching. yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education. yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. yes
Environmental Science. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management. yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General. yes
General Studies. yes
Graphic Design. yes
History Teacher Education. yes
History, General. yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. yes
Information Technology. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. yes
Mathematics Teacher Education. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Mathematics, Other. yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. yes
Music Management. yes
Music Performance, General. yes
Music Teacher Education. yes
Music Technology. yes
Organizational Leadership. yes yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. yes
Physics, General. yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Pre-Law Studies. yes
Psychology, General. yes
Public Administration. yes
Public Relations/Image Management. yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. yes
Secondary Education and Teaching. yes
Social Science Teacher Education. yes
Social Studies Teacher Education. yes
Social Work. yes
Spanish Language and Literature. yes
Special Education and Teaching, General. yes
Special Education and Teaching, Other. yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. yes
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,435

total students

64%

in-state

36%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

81%

1,964
students

Female
66%
1,306

Male
34%
658

19%

471
students

Female
83%
390

Male
17%
81

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

75%

1,474
students

Female
64%
945

Male
36%
529

25%

490
students

Female
74%
361

Male
26%
129

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
73%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

8%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of Some
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

98

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 5
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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