Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school43%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
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?
Sticker price$51,190
Net price (after aid)$18,321
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,583
$30k – $48k$15,328
$48k – $75k$16,286
$75k – $110k$19,059
$110k+$22,791
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$49,156
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants43%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans69%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
47%
Freshman Retention
76%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$40.2k
Net price
$18.3k
Pell
43%
above avg
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$49.2k
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationLaw & Criminal JusticeArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (26)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary EducationSpecial Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Criminal JusticePre-Law
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistory
Natural Sciences
Biology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
990 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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Storm Lake, IA 50588
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About Buena Vista University
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- Where is Buena Vista University located?
- Buena Vista University is located in Storm Lake, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Buena Vista University?
- Buena Vista University is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Buena Vista University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Buena Vista University is approximately 72%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Buena Vista University?
- Buena Vista University's published in-state tuition is approximately $40,190 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Buena Vista University?
- Buena Vista University reports total enrollment of approximately 1,887 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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