Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Buena Vista University is 77.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.55%. 795 men and 724 women applied to Buena Vista and 617 men and 566 women students were accepted.
11 applicants who has another gender applied and 8 were accepted.16 accepted students' gender is unknown.
Among them, 125 men and 110 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Buena Vista.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Buena Vista
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants1,5627957241132
Admitted1,207617566816
Enrolled23612511010
Acceptance Rate 77.27%77.61%78.18%72.73%50.00%
Yield 19.55%20.26%19.43%12.50%0.00%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 7 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 134 students (57%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Buena Vista.
The median SAT score is 1,020 with 500 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 570 and the 25th percentile is 480. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 560 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 22 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Buena Vista. The median ACT math score is 22 and the ACT English score is 21.
The SAT and ACT scores at Buena Vista University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Buena Vista
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total93010201130
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480500570
SAT Math450520560
ACT Composite202224
ACT Math182225
ACT English182123
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA,
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, 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 .
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Buena Vista Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Considered, if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Buena Vista.
Admission Information for Applying to Buena Vista
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.bvu.edu/apply
Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master

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