Buena Vista University

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Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit institution located in Storm Lake, IA. The... school has approximately 1408 undergraduate students. The school offers students 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 (31%), Education (20%), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (13%), Psychology (10%) and Biological And Biomedical Sciences (3%).


Tuition & Fees
$36,426.00
Admissions Rate
56%
Average Debt at Graduation
$24,912.00
Average SAT Score
1083

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

Tuition & Fees
$36,426.00
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$11,871.00
Total Expected Costs
$48,297.00

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$18,054.00
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 $13,483.00
$30,001 - $48,000 $14,348.00
$48,001 - $75,000 $15,581.00
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,909.00
$110,000 + $25,217.00

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

1,408 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 36%

Female Students: 64%

86% Full Time / 14% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 27

Low Income Students: 49%


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
$24,912.00
Students Receiving Federal Loans
77%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$258.54

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

Graduation Rate
62%
Students who Return after their First Year
74%

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
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Education

Most Popular Programs
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (31%)
  • Education (20%)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (13%)
  • Psychology (10%)
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences (3%)