2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Buena Vista University is $40,190. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,170.
The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $41,798 based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,410.
2023-24 Tuition & Fees2024-25 Estimation
Undergraduate$40,190
Graduate$10,170
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Undergraduate$41,798
Graduate$10,410
The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Buena Vista University is 77.27% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.55%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,020.
The average graduation rate is 57%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,973 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $42,600. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Accounting program shows the highest salary with $45,000 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
2024 Buena Vista Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »77.27% Acceptance Rate / 19.55% Yield
Test Scores »1,020 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »57%
Retention Rate76%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »1,973 (1,474 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$20,292
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$42,600
Average Salary by Field of Study$25,500 - $45,000

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Buena Vista University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Buena Vista
Online ClassUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
Buena Vista provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
On-Campus Student Services at Buena Vista
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo
Library facilities at institutionVarious Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Buena Vista. Buena Vista University is religiously affiliated with Presbyterian Church (USA). It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 836. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,414.
Buena Vista Special Characteristics
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian Church (USA)
Has HospitalNo
Offer Medical DegreeNo
Board/Meal PlanYes
Dormitory Capacity836

Buena Vista University Directory Information

Address610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Phone712-749-2400
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
Net Price CalculatorNet Price Calculator
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

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