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Overview
Buena Vista University is a Comprehensive institution located in Storm Lake, IA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
610 West Fourth Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
United States
Storm Lake, IA 50588
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness |
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| Animal Sciences |
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| Soil Science And Agronomy |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Biomedical Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Banking And Financial Support Services |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations Related |
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| Business/commerce |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Management Information Systems And Services Related |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Organizational Leadership |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Journalism Related |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Mass Communication/media |
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| Organizational Communication |
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| Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication Related |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences Related |
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| Computer Science |
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| Computer Systems Analysis |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Computer Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Education Related |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| History Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Physics Teacher Education |
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| Psychology Teacher Education |
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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Social Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Speech Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Therapy |
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| Athletic Training |
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| Medical Illustration |
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| Pre-physical Therapy |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences And Humanities Related |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Mathematics Related |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies Related |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Physics Related |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Psychology Related |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Political Science And Government Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Commercial And Advertising Art |
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| Fine And Studio Arts Management |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Technology |
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| Theater Literature, History And Criticism |
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| Theater/theater Arts Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
2,101
Applied
1,205
Accepted
732
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,095
Females Applied
648
Females Accepted
59%
Male Admissions
1,006
Males Applied
557
Males Accepted
55%
Applying
3.45
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
36,426
Private
Fees
0
Full-time student fees
9,537
Room & board
4,773
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
32,002
Avg. Financial Aid Package
34,025
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
21,195
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,575
Avg. Loan Aid
19,215
Avg. Grant Aid
27,197
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
84%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
732
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
30%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.97% |
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| Black or African American | 3.94% |
| White or Caucasian | 72.82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.56% |
| Asian | 0.56% |
| Two or more races | 3.8% |
| Other | 4.93% |
Gender
Male (52.19%)
Female (47.81%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 92% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, All Campus Christmas Dinner and Buenafication Day
Homecoming, All Campus Christmas Dinner and Buenafication Day
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Board, Orientation Team, Esprit De Corps, Student Senate and Student Mobilizing Outreach and Volunteer Efforts
Student Activities Board, Orientation Team, Esprit De Corps, Student Senate and Student Mobilizing Outreach and Volunteer Efforts
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
night security patrols
night security patrols
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
106
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 85
Part-time - 21
Male - 49
Female - 57
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