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Colleges / Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate78%
Acceptance Rate78%

About Buena Vista University

Build Bigger Opportunities You’ll come here because you’re serious about your education—and we are too. With the help of a dedicated faculty that invest in you and your goals, you’ll build and achieve the education you want. As a community, we’re devoted to your success from start to finish—because we’re Beavers, and Beavers build.

Buena Vista University is a private, religious university in the town of Storm Lake, Iowa. Buena Vista University was founded in 1891. The college enrolls around 1,304 students a year, including 791 undergrads.

Buena Vista University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Buena Vista University. Buena Vista University admitted 78% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 1,519 applications received in 2022, 1,183 students were offered admission.

Buena Vista University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 78%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.5
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 3%

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Buena Vista University is located in Storm Lake, Iowa,.

If you want to see Buena Vista University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 71 to Storm Lake, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Sioux Gateway.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Buena Vista University and Storm Lake are like without leaving home.

College Info

Buena Vista University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Buena Vista University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Buena Vista University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Buena Vista University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

970 - 1065

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Math SAT Range

450 - 560

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Reading SAT Range

480 - 570

Buena Vista University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$51,086

In State

$51,086

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$40,190
$40,190
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$10,896
$10,896
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Buena Vista University is like? There are approximately 1,304 students enrolled at Buena Vista University, including 791 undergraduate students and 513 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 66% percent are from IA and 34% percent of students are from other states.

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

66%

In State

34%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,304

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

78%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$40,190

Out-of-State

$40,190

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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