Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Private nonprofit · 1,366 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,901 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,838 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,094 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $19,571 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,967 |
| All incomes (average) | $18,846 |
Sticker tuition: $41,798 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- 1120
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 62%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $49,156
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- International undergrads
- 21 (1.5%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Education35%
Business22%
Psychology5%
Criminal Justice5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science5%
Agriculture3%
Computer Science2%
Social Sciences2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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