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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA
3.0Good
72%
Open Admissions
52%
Graduation
About Buena Vista University
Buena Vista University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Storm Lake, Iowa. With an enrollment of approximately 1,378 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 72%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 52%. Graduates earn a median salary of $49,156 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $18,321 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
72%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
52%
Enrollment
1,378
Total students
Median Earnings
$49,156
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$40,190
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,190
Per year
Average Net Price
$18,321
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 25
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
22
75th
25
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$40,190/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$18,321/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$73,284
10-Year Earnings
$491,560
ROI Multiple
6.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Buena Vista University
Student Outcomes
52%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$49k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
1,378
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
