We develop students for lifelong success through innovative and imaginative academic and professional preparation.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad |
| Student Services | Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Credit for life experiences Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree |
| Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
| School Costs | |
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At Buena Vista University, 95.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,942), and 80% receive loans ($7,689 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,292. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Buena Vista University is $16,553 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 1,433 people applied to Buena Vista University. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 74.0% female ) and 27.0% accepted (29.0% male and 24.0% female) Of the 2,566 undergraduate students at Buena Vista University, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (58.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 100.0% of the 81 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 67.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 61.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 44.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 54.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 59.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | May 1 |
| Admissions Office Phone | 800-383-9600 |
| Admissions Office Email | webmaster@bvu.edu. |
| Admissions Office Address | Buena Vista University 610 W. Fourth Street Storm Lake, Ia 50588 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.bvu.edu/attending_bvu/apply_transfer.dot |
| Admissions Website | http://www.bvu.edu/admissions/ |
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In order to be accepted to Buena Vista University, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 350 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 528 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 455 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 563 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 353 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 530 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 25 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 17 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 24 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 18 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 25 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 21 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 21 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 188 | ||||
| Accounting | 49 | ||||
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 12 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | ||||
| Business/Managerial Economics | 0 | ||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 37 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 50 | ||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 | ||||
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | 0 | ||||
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 14 | ||||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 12 | ||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 9 | ||||
| Organizational Communication, General | 0 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 5 | ||||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||||
| Education | 115 | 42 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Business Teacher Education | 3 | ||||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Computer Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 27 | ||||
| Education, Other | 0 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 82 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 6 | ||||
| History Teacher Education | 9 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | ||||
| Psychology Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Speech Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 4 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 5 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 5 | ||||
| History | 4 | ||||
| History, General | 4 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 74 | ||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 0 | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 74 | ||||
| Natural resources and conservation | 4 | ||||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 17 | ||||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 2 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 15 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 3 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 68 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 68 | ||||
| Psychology, Other | 0 | ||||
| Public administration and social service professions | 5 | ||||
| Public Administration | 0 | ||||
| Social Work | 5 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 53 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 53 | ||||
| Social sciences | 7 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | ||||
| Sociology | 2 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 7 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 1 | ||||
| Arts Management | 1 | ||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | ||||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||||
| Music, Other | 0 | ||||
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | 0 | ||||
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