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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,855
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Median earnings
- $51,626
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit college in Storm Lake, IA with 1,366 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, and admitted students average 1120 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $18,855 per year ($15,520 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,626 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,544
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,108
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite19–26
136
What Buena Vista University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $56,872
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $43,052
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$15,520
- $30–48k$13,270
- $48–75k$14,037
- $75–110k$19,464
- $110k+$25,296
Get a personal estimate with Buena Vista University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $51,626
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,366
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 48%
- White78%
- Hispanic13%
- Black3%
- Asian1%
Buena Vista University FAQ
What is Buena Vista University's acceptance rate?+
Buena Vista University admits 78% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Buena Vista University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–26.
Is Buena Vista University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Buena Vista University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,544 students applied to Buena Vista University and 1,108 were admitted; 217 enrolled.
Does Buena Vista University consider legacy status?+
No. Buena Vista University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Buena Vista University require an essay?+
Buena Vista University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Buena Vista University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $56,872 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,855.
What is Buena Vista University's graduation rate?+
58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 153001 · How we use this data
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