Buena Vista University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor
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Buena Vista University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,865 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1891 and is one of the 2 schools located in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Buena Vista University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
78
Fair
Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Buena Vista University.

Buena Vista University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 78 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Management, General Studies, and Accounting and Finance. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
74%
Fair
The student retention rate at Buena Vista University is fair at 74% (close to Iowa average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is below average: 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at Buena Vista University is good, 10:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$36,500
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $36,500 annually.

Read the details about Buena Vista University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,787 applications were submitted and 995 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Buena Vista University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
Medium
Buena Vista University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Buena Vista University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Buena Vista University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 900 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $4,800 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Buena Vista University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Buena Vista University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Buena Vista University Location and Maps



Post Address: Buena Vista University, 610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, Iowa 50588, USA
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