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Buena Vista University

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa 50588

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitCollege townGreek life

Known for business — close-knit campus

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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.8%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

76%

Mixed

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

10 Years$49,156

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — BVers

College world

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul184 mi

MCI Kansas City233 mi

STL St Louis369 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1226 mi · ~35h 25m drive

New York, NY1099 mi · ~31h 45m drive

Hartford, CT1152 mi · ~33h 17m drive

Providence, RI1215 mi · ~35h 6m drive

Albany, NY1087 mi · ~31h 24m drive

Syracuse, NY964 mi · ~27h 51m drive

Rochester, NY890 mi · ~25h 43m drive

Buffalo, NY827 mi · ~23h 53m drive

Philadelphia, PA1054 mi · ~30h 27m drive

Pittsburgh, PA800 mi · ~23h 7m drive

Harrisburg, PA961 mi · ~27h 46m drive

Newark, NJ1091 mi · ~31h 31m drive

Washington, DC983 mi · ~28h 24m drive

Baltimore, MD995 mi · ~28h 45m drive

Atlanta, GA849 mi · ~24h 32m drive

Charlotte, NC925 mi · ~26h 43m drive

Raleigh, NC1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive

Miami, FL1443 mi · ~41h 41m drive

Orlando, FL1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive

Tampa, FL1241 mi · ~35h 51m drive

Nashville, TN634 mi · ~18h 19m drive

New Orleans, LA922 mi · ~26h 38m drive

Richmond, VA1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive

Chicago, IL391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Detroit, MI620 mi · ~17h 55m drive

Minneapolis, MN188 mi · ~5h 26m drive

St. Louis, MO382 mi · ~11h 2m drive

Kansas City, MO247 mi · ~7h 8m drive

Indianapolis, IN510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

Columbus, OH660 mi · ~19h 4m drive

Cleveland, OH697 mi · ~20h 8m drive

Milwaukee, WI371 mi · ~10h 43m drive

Dallas, TX687 mi · ~19h 51m drive

Houston, TX890 mi · ~25h 43m drive

Austin, TX866 mi · ~25h 1m drive

San Antonio, TX931 mi · ~26h 54m drive

Los Angeles, CA1376 mi · ~39h 45m drive

San Francisco, CA1468 mi · ~42h 25m drive

San Diego, CA1377 mi · ~39h 47m drive

Seattle, WA1358 mi · ~39h 14m drive

Portland, OR1371 mi · ~39h 36m drive

Denver, CO546 mi · ~15h 46m drive

Phoenix, AZ1113 mi · ~32h 9m drive

Salt Lake City, UT869 mi · ~25h 6m drive

Honolulu, HI3861 mi · ~111h 32m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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