Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
Buena Vista University is a private university located in Storm Lake, IA, serving approximately 1,378 students. It has an acceptance rate of 72%.
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Tuition
$40,190
Acceptance
71.76%
Students
1,887
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$40,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,190
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$8,913
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
47%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
71.76%
SAT range
990 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
1,887
Undergrads
1,378
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
21
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
4
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.73
Property Rate / 1,000
1.45
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Storm Lake
Violent Rate / 100k
118
Property Rate / 100k
1,280
Location
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Storm Lake, IA 50588
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