Buena Vista University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4971 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1383 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1305 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #4502 of 4,586 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,442
- Graduates
- 509
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 78% | 71% |
| Applicants | 1,544 | 612 | 808 |
| Admissions | 1,108 | 475 | 576 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 217 | 95 | 117 |
98 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,151 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
2 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 38%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Buena Vista University are 18-25 (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 | 1575 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 192 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 50 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 48 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 38 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 21 (1%) |
| Asian | 13 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Buena Vista University is $18,156 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 | $14,583 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,328 |
| $48-75K | $16,286 |
| $75-110K | $19,059 |
| $110K+ | $22,791 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,190 | $10,170 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,190 | $10,170 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,190 | $10,170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 770 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,896 |
| Room charge | $5,266 |
| Meal charge | $5,630 |
Buena Vista University majors
Buena Vista University has granted 387 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs and 222 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Buena Vista University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 83 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | 38 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 47 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 46 | |
| Human Services, General | 41 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | |
| Psychology, General | 25 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 23 | |
| Accounting | 20 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 19 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 18 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 18 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 13 | |
| Education, General | 10 | 2 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 11 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 11 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 10 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| History Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 4 | |
| Pre-Law Studies | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 3 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Information Technology | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Agriculture, General | 1 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 1 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Criminology | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, Other | 1 | |
| Medical Illustration & Medical Illustrator | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 387 | 222 |
Buena Vista University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 46% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Buena Vista University has published 313 scientific papers with 3,128 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 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 | 66 |
| 2010 | 7 | 67 |
| 2011 | 4 | 108 |
| 2012 | 9 | 126 |
| 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 | 227 |
| 2022 | 23 | 263 |
| 2023 | 17 | 263 |
| 2024 | 6 | 233 |
Buena Vista University alumni
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Nate Bjorkgren
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Nate Bjorkgren is an American 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. She is the former editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, and was the youngest editor-in-chief of any Condé Nast magazine. She was named editor-in-chief of New York magazine's The Cut in 2021.
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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 the 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 | 337 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 610 W 4th St Storm Lake, Iowa, 50588 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 7127492400 |