Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA

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Acceptance Rate

72%

Enrollment

1,378

Graduation Rate

47%

Student-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$49,156

Retention Rate

76%

Admissions

ACT Range (25th–75th)18–25

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$40,190

Out-of-State Tuition

$40,190

Avg Net Price

$18,321

Room & Board

$10,896

Total COA

$52,490

Median Debt

$25,000

Net Price by Family Income

$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

Pell Grant Rate: 43%

Federal Loan Rate: 69%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$51,086

Estimated Net Price$18,321 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

47%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$49,156

Retention Rate

76%

Median Debt

$25,000

Top Programs

Education

31.8%

Business & Marketing

20.4%

Public Administration & Social Services

11.9%

Psychology

6.5%

Criminal Justice

4.7%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

4.1%

Agriculture

3.6%

Communication

3.1%

Biology

3.1%

Health Professions

2.8%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	72	$37,512
Psychology, General	71	$34,524
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	58	$39,878
Business Administration, Management and Operations	50	$47,951
Accounting and Related Services	36	$53,364
Finance and Financial Management Services	30	$65,642
Human Resources Management and Services	26	$46,871
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	18	$47,754
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	18	$51,571
Criminal Justice and Corrections	18	$40,460
Marketing	17	$56,472
Business/Commerce, General	15	—
Biology, General	14	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	11	—
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	10	$46,614