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

Contact Conner Ellinghuysen
Director of Admissions
Email: EllinghuysenC@bvu.edu
Phone: 712-749-2078

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agribusiness/agricultural Business Operations
Animal Sciences, General
Soil Science And Agronomy, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Banking And Financial Support Services
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Mass Communication/media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Artificial Intelligence
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/analyst
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Medical Illustration/medical Illustrator
Pre-physical Therapy Studies
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, Other
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Political Science And Government, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Technology

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,519

Applied

1,183

Accepted

789

Enrolled

Female Admissions

724

Females Applied

566

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

795

Males Applied

617

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.49

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
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 %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	570
SAT Math		450	560
ACT Composite	22	20	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,190

Private

Fees

0

Full-time student fees

10,896

Room & board

5,266

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

32,846

Avg. Financial Aid Package

33,262

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,066

Avg. Loan Aid

23,904

Avg. Grant Aid

29,228

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

86%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

789

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

34%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.78%
Black or African American	3.81%
White or Caucasian	72.83%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.79%
Asian	1.05%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.26%
Two or more races	2.76%
Other	3.54%

Gender

Male (51.33%)

Female (48.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
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	91%

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

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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery	No		No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery	No		No
Soccer		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
Archery	No	Division 3	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		Division 3	No
Riflery	No	Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Faculty

55

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 51

Part-time - 4

Male - 40

Female - 51