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ACT
19/24
SAT
986/1143
Estimated Cost
$45,619
Financial Aid
$30,369
Students
1,000 - 4,999
About Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University is a private four-year college in Storm Lake, Iowa. Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The university's 60-acre (240,000 m2) campus is situated on the shores of Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre (13 km2) natural lake. BVU's academic programs feature a balance between traditional liberal arts courses and hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel and internships. The average student-to-professor ratio is 13:1.
Buena Vista University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#847 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Iowa
#17 of 88
2024 Top Religious Colleges in Iowa
#12 of 29
Most Popular Majors
Out of 22 majors categories at Buena Vista University, the 5 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Buena Vista University within four or six years.