Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
786
Students
29,026
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
63%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological 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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| Entrepreneurship |
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| Human Resources Management |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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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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| 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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| Science Teacher Education |
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| Social Science 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 |
| Athletic Training |
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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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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| 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 |
| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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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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| Music Management |
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| Music Performance |
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| Theater Literature, History And Criticism |
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| Theater/theater Arts Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,477
Applied
943
Accepted
786
Enrolled
Female Admissions
573
Females Applied
373
Females Accepted
65%
Male Admissions
904
Males Applied
570
Males Accepted
63%
Applying
3.33
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| 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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| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 24 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
34,004
Fees
9,538
Room & board
4,774
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
29,026
Avg. Financial Aid Package
29,904
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
20,219
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
5,359
Avg. Loan Aid
18,429
Avg. Grant Aid
23,634
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
83%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
21%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
786
Total undergrad students
3%
International Students
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.08% |
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| Black or African American | 4.85% |
| White or Caucasian | 73.26% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.26% |
| Asian | 1.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.13% |
| Two or more races | 4.59% |
| Other | 5.24% |
Gender
Male (50.89%)
Female (49.11%)
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 | 90% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Academic and Cultural Events Series (ACES) and Buenafication Day
Homecoming, Academic and Cultural Events Series (ACES) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | 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
116
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 81
Part-time - 35
Male - 47
Female - 69