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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Storm Lake, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading532 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math520 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing25% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Health Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,691
Earnings 5yr: $69,503
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,950
Earnings 5yr: $74,244
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,832
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,454
Earnings 5yr: $58,537
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,389
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,710
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,540
Earnings 5yr: $61,334
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,440
Earnings 5yr: $58,956
Debt: $31,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,059
Earnings 5yr: $57,279
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,329
Earnings 5yr: $53,762
Debt: $27,312
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,330
Earnings 5yr: $56,087
Debt: $25,994
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,736
Earnings 5yr: $46,219
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,997
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,281
Earnings 5yr: $52,330
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,048
Earnings 5yr: $52,766
Debt: $29,008
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,573
Earnings 5yr: $44,936
Debt: $41,996
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,185
Earnings 5yr: $42,638
Debt: $34,965
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,755
Earnings 5yr: $38,073
Debt: $32,500
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,633
Debt: $27,000
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,846
In-State Tuition$41,798
Out-of-State Tuition$41,798
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
44%
Pell Grants
67%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,572
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,156
Completion Signals
62%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
76%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$189/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
37%
Men63%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 37% men and 63% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$51,688
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