x Register with CollegeXpress

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

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.

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

Tuition & Fees

$36,426

$36,426

not including room and board

More Financial Details
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
7%
500-599
50%
400-499
39%
300-399
4%
700-800
3%
600-699
11%
500-599
50%
400-499
36%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
20%
18-23
55%
12-17
19%
6-11
1%
30-36
3%
24-29
27%
18-23
45%
12-17
25%
30-36
4%
24-29
29%
18-23
56%
12-17
11%
More Admissions Details

undergraduateRatios

52%

male

48%

female

1

teacher

8

students

More Student Details

Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,205
Declined + 896
Total Received 2,101
More Admissions Details

Private (nonprofit)

732

undergraduate students

337

graduate students

More Student Details

Lists & Rankings

Best Student-Faculty Ratios
Best Student-Faculty Ratios
Great Private Colleges for the Underachiever
Great Private Colleges for the Underachiever
Colleges for the Shy Student
Colleges for the Shy Student
More Lists & Rankings

Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Business
More Majors

Codes

SAT 6047
ACT 1278

Social Networks

People Who Liked This School Also Liked…

Name Location
Coe College Cedar Rapids, IA
Simpson College Indianola, IA
University of Iowa Iowa City, IA
Iowa State University Ames, IA
Grand View University Des Moines, IA
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
Creighton University Omaha, NE
Gonzaga University Spokane, WA
Briar Cliff University Sioux City, IA
Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA
See All School Suggestions for You
CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

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.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,069
Established in 1891
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Presbyterian
Accredited by •  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission

Scholarships

Virtual Tour

Virtual Tour

Storm Lake, IA

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
92%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

% 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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
7%
500-599
50%
400-499
39%
300-399
4%
700-800
3%
600-699
11%
500-599
50%
400-499
36%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
20%
18-23
55%
12-17
19%
6-11
1%
30-36
3%
24-29
27%
18-23
45%
12-17
25%
30-36
4%
24-29
29%
18-23
56%
12-17
11%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required

Selective

57%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,205
Declined + 896
Total Received 2,101

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Essay
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

Admissions Contact

Conner Ellinghuysen
Director of Admissions
P: 800 383-9600
F: 712 749-2035
admissions@bvu.edu

Financial Aid

84%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$32,002

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $36,426
Room $5,114
Board $5,104
Books & supplies $1,190
Total $47,834
Average Financial Aid - $32,002
Total with Avg. Aid $15,832

Scholarships & Grants

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

Scholarships

CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Leanne Valentine
Director of Financial Assistance
valentinel@bvu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

Athletic Directors

Jack Denholm (men's)
Director Of Athletics

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
American Rivers Conference
Mascot
Beavers
School colors
navy blue and gold

Athletics Right Now

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Agricultural Business
Agricultural Science
Animation
Art Education
Arts Management
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Biomedical Science
Business
Business Education
Chemistry
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Digital Media
Educational Studies
Effective Teaching/Instructional Leadership
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science
Exceptional Student Service/Instruction
Exercise Science
Graphic Design
Guidance/Counseling
History
Interdisciplinary
Mathematics
Music
Music Production/Technology
Organizational Leadership
Physical Education/Coaching
Physics
Political Science
Pre-Professional Art Therapy
Psychology
Rehabilitation Health Sciences
Scientific Illustration/Pre-Medical Illustration
Social Work
Spanish
Special Education
Strategic Public Relations
Studio Art
Talented/Gifted
Teaching English as a Second Language
Theatre/Media Performance
CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

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

1,069

total students

70%

in-state

30%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

68%

732
students

Female
48%
350

Male
52%
382

32%

337
students

Female
84%
284

Male
16%
53

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

723
students

Female
48%
345

Male
52%
378

2%

9
students

Female
56%
5

Male
44%
4

CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
71%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

43%

Transfer applicants accepted

41%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

98

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

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
CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway

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

International Student Contact

Conner Ellinghuysen
Director of Admissions
712 749-2078
ellinghuysenc@bvu.edu

CollegeXpress Logo

$10,000

Are you our next winner?

Register now for our scholarship giveaway