Buena Vista University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Buena Vista University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,975 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1891 and is the only school located in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Buena Vista University is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Buena Vista University.

Majors
Offered
84
Buena Vista University deploys a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 84 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, Management, Business, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Buena Vista University student retention rate is fair at 76% (close to Iowa average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Buena Vista University is average: 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Buena Vista University is pretty good, 12:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $38,700 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
77%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,562 applications were submitted and 1,207 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Buena Vista University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Buena Vista University offers 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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 900 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - around $5,300 per year.

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 appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Buena Vista University Location and Address

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