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Buena Vista University

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Buena Vista University is a Private nonprofit institution located in Storm Lake, IA. The... school has approximately 1692 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $51,688. The average age of students entering Buena Vista University is 27. The most popular programs at the Buena Vista University are: Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (29%), Education (23%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (14%), Psychology (8%) and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (5%).


Tuition & Fees
$32,854
Admissions Rate
64%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,912
Average SAT Score
1083

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Buena Vista University.

Tuition & Fees
$32,854
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$11,791
Total Expected Costs
$44,645

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$19,175
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $14,943
$30,001 - $48,000 $16,595
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,797
$75,001 - $110,000 $19,632
$110,000 + $24,099

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Buena Vista University.

1,692 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 36%

Female Students: 64%

86% Full Time / 14% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 27

Low Income Students: 45%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Buena Vista University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Buena Vista University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$24,912
Students Receiving Federal Loans
78%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259

The graduation rate at the Buena Vista University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
60%
Students who Return after their First Year
77%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Buena Vista University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Natural Resources and Conservation
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education
  • Foreign Language, Literature, and Linguistics

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (29%)
  • Education (23%)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (14%)
  • Psychology (8%)
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (5%)