Buena Vista Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Buena Vista University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Buena Vista to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Buena Vista University (Buena Vista)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Buena Vista's acceptance rate is 77.61% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,389 students applied and 1,078 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Buena Vista.

To apply to Buena Vista, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.

Buena Vista's acceptance rate places 11st out of 30 Iowa colleges with competitive admission.
Buena Vista's yield rate is 20.69%, which is slightly lower by 2.98 percentage points (approximately 12.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Buena Vista at Iowa colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Buena Vista's acceptance rate is 77.61% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.69%. 646 men and 680 women applied to Buena Vista and 515 men and 527 women students were accepted.

Among them, 109 men and 107 women were enrolled in Buena Vista. You can explore the Buena Vista's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Buena Vista
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,389	646	680	0	63
Admitted	1,078	515	527	0	36
Enrolled	223	109	107	0	7
Acceptance Rate	77.61%	79.72%	77.50%	-	57.14%
Yield	20.69%	21.17%	20.30%	-	19.44%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Buena Vista University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 1 students (1% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 74 students (33% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Buena Vista.

The median ACT composite score is 22, with a 75th percentile score of 26 and a 25th percentile score of 19 at Buena Vista. The median ACT Math score is 21 and the median ACT English score is 21.

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Buena Vista
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	-	-	-
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	-	-	-
SAT Math	-	-	-
ACT Composite	19	22	26
ACT Math	18	21	24
ACT English	17	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA,

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Buena Vista. The english proficiency test is not considered.

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Buena Vista University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Buena Vista Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Buena Vista:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.bvu.edu/admissions
Online Application: https://www.bvu.edu/apply
Calendar System: Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Buena Vista?

Buena Vista is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 77.61%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Buena Vista?

Buena Vista recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average ACT score required for admission to Buena Vista is 22. A higher ACT score will strengthen your application.

Does Buena Vista require essays or personal statements?

Buena Vista recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Buena Vista admission?

Buena Vista recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Buena Vista does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Buena Vista requires applicants to submit high school GPA as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Buena Vista recommends submitting an English proficiency test for international applicants, but it is not strictly required.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Buena Vista?

The institutional SAT code for Buena Vista is 6047 and 4-digit ACT code is 1278.