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
Address610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone712-749-2400
WEBhttps://www.bvu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.bvu.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/calculator
Disability Servicehttps://www.bvu.edu/bv/cae/disability-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Buena Vista University is 77.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.55%.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate77.27 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)19.55 %

Tuition & Fees

Buena Vista's 2024 tuition & fees is $40,190 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.00% compared to the last year's rate ($38,644).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,170. The graduate tuition increased by 2.36% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$40,190
Graduate Tuition & Fees$10,170
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 1,973 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 978 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Buena Vista has 1,474 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 499 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students1,973
Undergraduate Students1,474
Graduate Students499
Online Enrollment978

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Buena Vista offers 85 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 12 out of the 85 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
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs85 Programs
Number of online programs12 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor'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