Buena Vista University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, IA 50588
Quick Facts
1,378
Total Enrollment
72%
Acceptance Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
$43,572
Median Earnings (6yr)
$40,190
In-State Tuition
$18,321
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1090
Avg SAT Score
About Buena Vista University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 610 W 4th St |
| City | Storm Lake, IA |
| ZIP Code | 50588 |
| County | Buena Vista County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Brian Lenzmeier (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,378 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 65% |
| Male | 35% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 78.7% |
| Black | 3.0% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.7% |
| Unknown | 2.0% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 29.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 11.8% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$40,190
In-State Tuition
$40,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$52,490
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,321
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 43% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 69% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 43% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $17,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $32,725 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 58% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,583 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,328 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,286 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,059 |
| $110,001+ | $22,791 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,572
6 Years After
$46,276
8 Years After
$49,156
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $30,128 | 75th percentile: $57,147
Earnings by Family Income Background
$41,635
Low Income
$44,931
Middle Income
$46,371
High Income
Student Outcomes
76%
Full-Time Retention
47%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,784
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,716
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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