Buena Vista University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4932 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1382 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1304 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #4570 of 4,645 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 1,436
- Graduates
- 454
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.bvu.edu
Buena Vista University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Buena Vista University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 80% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,389 | 646 | 680 |
| Admissions | 1,078 | 515 | 527 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 223 | 109 | 107 |
74 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,080 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 33%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Buena Vista University are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1518 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 193 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 51 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 46 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 34 (2%) |
| Asian | 30 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 11 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Buena Vista University is $19,704 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,901 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,838 |
| $48-75K | $18,094 |
| $75-110K | $19,571 |
| $110K+ | $24,967 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,798 | $9,061 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,798 | $9,061 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,798 | $9,061 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 776 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,330 |
| Room charge | $5,476 |
| Meal charge | $5,854 |
Buena Vista University majors
Buena Vista University has granted 409 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 296 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Buena Vista University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 92 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 80 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 60 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | |
| Human Services, General | 43 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 36 | |
| Psychology, General | 25 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 22 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 21 | |
| Accounting | 18 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 17 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 16 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 12 | |
| History Teacher Education | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | |
| Education, General | 7 | 3 |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 10 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |
| Social Work | 7 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Pre-Law Studies | 4 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Criminology | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 3 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | |
| Agriculture, General | 2 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Music Technology | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 2 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | |
| Medical Illustration & Medical Illustrator | 1 | |
| Music Management | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 409 | 296 |
Buena Vista University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 55% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Buena Vista University has published 316 scientific papers with 3,282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Mathematics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 6 | 8 |
| 1994 | 2 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 | 14 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 | 8 | 18 |
| 1999 | 3 | 14 |
| 2000 | 3 | 27 |
| 2001 | 2 | 38 |
| 2002 | 4 | 34 |
| 2003 | 3 | 33 |
| 2004 | 1 | 34 |
| 2005 | 3 | 31 |
| 2006 | 5 | 38 |
| 2007 | 6 | 49 |
| 2008 | 7 | 63 |
| 2009 | 8 | 65 |
| 2010 | 7 | 67 |
| 2011 | 4 | 108 |
| 2012 | 9 | 127 |
| 2013 | 7 | 141 |
| 2014 | 9 | 141 |
| 2015 | 8 | 121 |
| 2016 | 8 | 141 |
| 2017 | 13 | 129 |
| 2018 | 14 | 162 |
| 2019 | 11 | 196 |
| 2020 | 10 | 229 |
| 2021 | 19 | 226 |
| 2022 | 23 | 263 |
| 2023 | 17 | 266 |
| 2024 | 6 | 235 |
| 2025 | 4 | 200 |
Buena Vista University alumni
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Nate Bjorkgren
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Nathan Robert Bjorkgren is an American professional basketball coach who is an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of South Dakota and Buena Vista University. He was previously an assistant coach for the Phoenix Suns from 2015 to 2017 and the Toronto Raptors from 2018 to 2020. He was the head coach of the Indiana Pacers for the 2020–2021 season.
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Lindsay Peoples Wagner
- Occupations
- editor
- Biography
-
Lindsay Peoples is an American editor serving as editor-in-chief of New York magazine's The Cut since 2021. She is the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, and was the youngest editor-in-chief of any Condé Nast magazine.
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Jim Fanning
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
William James Fanning was an American-Canadian catcher, manager and front office executive in Major League Baseball. Often called "Gentleman Jim", Fanning was the first general manager of the Montreal Expos of the National League (appointed in August 1968), and served the Expos in a number of capacities for almost 25 years. As their field manager in 1981, he guided Montreal into the playoffs for the only time in the 36-year history of the franchise.
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Jim Doran
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
James Robert Doran was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions (1951–1959) and Dallas Cowboys (1960–1961). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones. He was a two-way player, playing both on offense and defense. He played 94 games as a defensive lineman, usually defensive end, and 115 games as a tight end.
General info
| Alternative names | BVU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | Bold vision, bright futures |
| Colors | navy blue, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 331 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 610 W 4th St Storm Lake, Iowa, 50588 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 7127492400 |