CollegeXpress: Buena Vista University Profile

Tuition & Fees

^$36,426

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

600-699

500-599

50%

400-499

39%

300-399

700-800

600-699

11%

500-599

50%

400-499

36%

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30-36

24-29

20%

18-23

55%

12-17

19%

6-11

30-36

24-29

27%

18-23

45%

12-17

25%

30-36

24-29

29%

18-23

56%

12-17

11%

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undergraduateRatios

52^%

male

48^%

female

teacher

students

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Selective

57^%

acceptance rate

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

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Private (nonprofit)

732

undergraduate students

337

graduate students

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Codes

SAT	6047
ACT	1278

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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.

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

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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

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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%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

600-699

500-599

50%

400-499

39%

300-399

700-800

600-699

11%

500-599

50%

400-499

36%

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30-36

24-29

20%

18-23

55%

12-17

19%

6-11

30-36

24-29

27%

18-23

45%

12-17

25%

30-36

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 or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

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

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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

^$32,002.00

Average financial aid

Cost

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

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$16,760,364
Federal	$1,992,326
State	$1,965,581
Institutional	$12,579,936
Other external	$222,521

Non-need-based

Total	$2,459,311
Federal	$211,128
State	$26,736
Institutional	$2,153,365
Other external	$68,082

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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
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 Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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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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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

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Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Location

School Facts

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Storm Lake, IA

Campus Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

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Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

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Athletic Directors

Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

732students

337students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

723students

9students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Credits

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Career placement services

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Additional services

Special programs for physically disabled students

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Of students' needs
were fully met

732
students

337
students

723
students

9
students