Buena Vista University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Buena Vista University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Storm Lake, IA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification. Buena Vista University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

78% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,389 applied, 1,078 accepted, and 223 enrolled in Buena Vista. 109 men and 107 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $41,798 for undergraduate programs and $9,061 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 4.00% compared to last year at Buena Vista University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,311 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $21,333. For freshmen, 234 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $34,333. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,890 students enrolled Buena Vista in 2025. By gender, 609 men and 1,281 women students are enrolled. There are 1,436 undergraduate and 454 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

90 Major Programs

11 programs through online 11 graduate programs Bachelor's Master's Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Buena Vista is 62%. The retention rate is 76% for full-time and 76% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 62% Retention Rate 76% Students to Faculty Ratio 13 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 206 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Buena Vista and the average faculty salary is $62,380. The studetns to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. There are 467 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $59,042. Number of Faculties 206 Average Faculty Salary $62,380 Number of Staffs 467 Average Staff Salary $59,042

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Storm Lake, IA