Storm Lake, Iowa
Buena Vista University
Private school in Iowa with 1,600 total undergraduate students
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In-state
$48,375
Out-of-state
$48,375
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
57%
Women
48%
Men
63%
Total number of applicants
2,055
Women: 43%
Men: 57%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
17%
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Not used
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Required
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 14%
ACT: 88%
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
201
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
47%
Enrolled men:
53%
6-year graduation rate
54%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
60%
Student diversity
Very low diversity
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 3%
Hispanic: 4%
Native American: 1%
Other: 12%
White: 80%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
8:1
Calendar system
Four-one-four
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors and Careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
American Rivers Conference
D1 Basketball
No
Basketball conference
American Rivers Conference
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Location
610 W 4th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Plains
Campus culture
Religious Affilliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
HBCU
No