Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA
610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
712-749-2400

Buena Vista University (BVU) is a private four-year university located in Storm Lake, Iowa. The university was founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College by a group of Presbyterians. The college's first president was A.H. Kirkpatrick. The college originally offered two-year programs and was a women's college until 1914, when it began admitting men. In 1995, the college changed its name to Buena Vista University. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

BVU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The university has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. The university offers a variety of student services, including academic advising, tutoring, and career services. The university also has a number of student organizations and clubs.

The university's athletics teams compete in the NCAA Division III. The university's mascot is the beaver. The university's colors are green and white.

BVU is committed to providing a quality education at an affordable price. The university offers a number of scholarships and financial aid programs to help students pay for their education.

Buena Vista University is a great choice for students who are looking for a quality education at an affordable price. The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1. The university also has a number of student organizations and clubs, and the athletics teams compete in the NCAA Division III.



Quick Facts

Enrollment: 1863

Acceptance Rate: 55.68%

Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Main Website: https://www.bvu.edu/

Financial Aid: https://www.bvu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid

Annual Costs

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $49573

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $49573

Return on Investment Rating

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The estimated cost for four years as an undergraduate at Buena Vista University is $175297.87. This includes the average cost of attendance for four years plus the interest on the average loan over a ten year repayment minus the average of grants and scholarships per student.

We then contrast this figure with average early-career and mid-career average incomes of graduates of four year programs at Buena Vista University. For graduates of Buena Vista University, we saw an average early-career income of $44900.00 and mid-career income of $78100.00. We then ranked the school's value based on how many years of mid-career income it takes to repay the educational costs.