Buena Vista University
610 W 4th StStorm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-2400
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 3446
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.bvu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $30,406.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $42,348.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $42,348.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 390 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 515 |
| SAT Writing | 390 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 98% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 41% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,741.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 50% |
| Average state aid | $3,657.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 98% |
| Average institutional aid | $16,315.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 92% |
| Average student loan | $8,687.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/art Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Computer and Information Sciences, Other
- Computer Science
- Computer Teacher Education
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Education
- Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- General Studies
- History
- History Teacher Education
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Management Information Systems
- Management Information Systems and Services
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Music Management
- Music Performance
- Music Teacher Education
- Music Technology
- Organizational Communication
- Organizational Leadership
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Psychology Teacher Education
- Public Administration
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Speech Teacher Education
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
- Art Teacher Education
Iowa Scholarships
George W. Snedecor Undergraduate Statistics Award
Scholarship for college juniors or seniors enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Department of Statistics. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, a minimum 3.5 GPA in Statistics, a minimum of 12 credit hours in statistics, and a minimum of 9 credits at the 300+ level. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Durrant Foundation Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Design majoring in Architecture. Students must demonstrate professional promise. more...
Diane Cone Boody Fine Arts Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Design majoring in Art and Design BFA curriculum (craft design, drawing/printing/printmaking, visual studies). Award is based on portfolio submitted. Number of awards and award amount may vary. A portfolio must be included with application packet. more...
Lloyd Smith Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Education majoring in Elementary Social Studies Education. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Hugh Conkey Memorial Music Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Luther College who participate in the school's Music Program with an emphasis in piano and applied music. Selection based on academic achievement, financial need, and musical talent. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Rosenthal Scholarship
Scholarship for female, Iowa residents who are non-traditional undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, financial need, are 23 years of age or older, and single parents. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Paul C. Oksnee Chemistry Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in Chemistry. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Keith & Helen Dunn Accounting Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate (freshmen ineligible) students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie College of Business majoring in Accounting. Students must have financial need. more...
Evered Ihrig Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Natural Resource Ecology and Management Department majoring in Forestry. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students from Johnson County, Iowa; second preference given to Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Louisa, Linn, Muscatine, or Washington County, Iowa or relatives of Charles Leslie Ihrig or Wenona Ihrig. Due date may vary. more...
Theola Jay Memorial Scholarship
Annual award for graduating seniors from a Waterloo Community School (IA) who will be enrolling in full-time postseconday studies in Iowa. Applicants must file the FAFSA have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Selection based on academic achievement, career goals, and work ethic. Award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. Contact student's guidance counselor or the Foundation for more information and/or application. more...