Buena Vista University
tuition & fees
$41,798
graduate tuition & fees
$9,061
acceptance rate
78%
Student Population
1,890
online students
1,080
Number of Programs
90
Financial Aid Amount
$22,940
Graduation Rate
62%
Buena Vista University is a Private, 4 years college located in Storm Lake, Iowa. Buena Vista ranked 7th in Iowa Colleges and 194th in Federal Region VII.
It has a total enrollment of 1,890 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Buena Vista's acceptance rate is 77.61% last year (undergraduate school).
Buena Vista University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Buena Vista University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588 |
| Phone | 712-749-2400 |
| WEB | https://www.bvu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.bvu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.bvu.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bvu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.bvu.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/calculator |
| Disability Service | https://www.bvu.edu/bv/cae/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Buena Vista University is 77.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.69%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77.61 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.69 % |
Tuition & Fees
Buena Vista's 2025 tuition & fees is $41,798 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.00% compared to the last year's rate ($40,190).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,061. The graduate tuition decreased by -10.90% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $41,798 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,061 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,890 students have enrolled at Buena Vista (2024-2025). Among them, 1,080 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Buena Vista has 1,436 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 454 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,890 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,436 |
| Graduate Students | 454 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,080 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Buena Vista offers 90 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 11 out of the 90 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Buena Vista
| Number of programs | 90 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 11 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |