Buena Vista University
PrivateStorm Lake, IA
Located in Storm Lake, IA, Buena Vista University is a private small school with roughly 1,366 undergraduates. Buena Vista University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 78%. Its highest-earning reported major is Finance and Financial Management Services (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $63,950/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Buena Vista University's acceptance rate?
Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Buena Vista University?
Admitted students at Buena Vista University typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Buena Vista University cost?
Buena Vista University's total cost of attendance is reported at $54,222 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Buena Vista University require students to live on campus?
No -- Buena Vista University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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