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Buena Vista University is a private town institution in Storm Lake, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1090.
A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,156 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,321.
Established
1891
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Type
Private university
Conference
American Rivers Conference (formerly the Iowa
Division
Division III
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72%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
1,378Students
13:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$49,156Earnings 10yr
$18,321Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate71.8%
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
1825
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$40,190
Room & Board$10,896
Books & Supplies$1,132
Total Cost of Attendance$52,490
Average Net Price$18,321
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,583
$30–48K$15,328
$48–75K$16,286
$75–110K$19,059
$110K+$22,791
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,321
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (58)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,378
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 79%
Black 3%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate47.3%
Freshman Retention76.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,572
8 Years$46,276
10 Years$49,156
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,700
Men
$51,800
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — BVers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from IA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
188 mi(326 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
247 mi(428 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
371 mi(643 min)