Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Storm Lake, IA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification

The Buena Vista's 2024 tuition & fees is $40,190 for the academic year 2023-2024. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $20,292.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,973 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

Buena Vista University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Buena Vista University is $40,190. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,170.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,798 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,410.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$40,190
Graduate	$10,170

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$41,798
Graduate	$10,410

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Buena Vista University is 72.02% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.96%. The average graduation rate is 57%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,973 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Buena Vista Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	72.02% Acceptance Rate / 19.96% Yield
Graduation Rate »	57%
Retention Rate	76%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	1,973 (1,474 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$20,292

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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Buena Vista Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs

On-Campus Students Services

Buena Vista University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Buena Vista
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No