Buena Vista University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4866 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1362 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1285 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #4064 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,474
- Graduates
- 499
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- 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 77% 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 | 77% | 78% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,562 | 795 | 724 |
| Admissions | 1,207 | 617 | 566 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 236 | 125 | 110 |
191 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
978 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
7 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Buena Vista University are 930-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
134 or 57%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Buena Vista University are 20-24 (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 | 1587 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 189 (10%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 55 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 54 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 42 (2%) |
| Asian | 16 (0.8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.8%) |
| 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 $19,204 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 | $13,155 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,412 |
| $48-75K | $16,957 |
| $75-110K | $20,878 |
| $110K+ | $22,491 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,644 | $9,936 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,644 | $9,936 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,644 | $9,936 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 836 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,680 |
| Room charge | $5,266 |
| Meal charge | $5,414 |
Buena Vista University majors
Buena Vista University has granted 423 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs and 164 master's across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Buena Vista University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 85 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 45 | |
| Human Services, General | 44 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 18 | 26 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 38 | |
| Accounting | 34 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | |
| Psychology, General | 27 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 15 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 15 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 13 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | 10 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 10 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 8 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| History Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 7 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 6 | |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 6 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | 6 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 5 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 | |
| Social Work | 5 | |
| Criminology | 4 | |
| Education, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Information Technology | 4 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | |
| Agriculture, General | 3 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 3 | |
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | |
| Animal Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 1 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | |
| General Studies | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Mathematics, Other | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Pre-Law Studies | 1 | |
| Soil Science and Agronomy, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 423 | 164 |
Buena Vista University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 43% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 47% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Buena Vista University has published 285 scientific papers with 2,496 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 Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 4 |
| 1992 | 3 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 4 |
| 1995 | 5 | 9 |
| 1996 | 8 | 9 |
| 1997 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 | 8 | 25 |
| 1999 | 3 | 15 |
| 2000 | 3 | 28 |
| 2001 | 1 | 37 |
| 2002 | 4 | 33 |
| 2003 | 3 | 33 |
| 2004 | 1 | 32 |
| 2005 | 4 | 28 |
| 2006 | 5 | 35 |
| 2007 | 5 | 49 |
| 2008 | 7 | 56 |
| 2009 | 8 | 62 |
| 2010 | 4 | 64 |
| 2011 | 3 | 88 |
| 2012 | 7 | 77 |
| 2013 | 8 | 117 |
| 2014 | 7 | 114 |
| 2015 | 8 | 110 |
| 2016 | 7 | 124 |
| 2017 | 13 | 115 |
| 2018 | 13 | 154 |
| 2019 | 10 | 182 |
| 2020 | 7 | 196 |
| 2021 | 18 | 211 |
| 2022 | 23 | 206 |
| 2023 | 15 | 193 |
Buena Vista University alumni
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Nate Bjorkgren
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Nate Bjorkgren is an American basketball coach who most recently served as an assistant coach for the Toronto Raptors 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 Wagner 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
- player of American football
- Biography
-
James Robert Doran was a National Football League (NFL) wide receiver for the Detroit Lions (1951–1959) and the Dallas Cowboys (1960–1961). He played college football at Iowa State University. 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 | 350 |
| 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 |