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Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit university in a remote town with 1,442 students and a 78% acceptance rate.

Storm Lake, Iowa · Private nonprofit · Town, remote · 1,442 students

NCAA Division III · American Rivers Conference

Admission rate

78%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,120

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$18,846

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

62%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

76%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$49,156

10 years after entry

Students

1,442

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,901
$30,001–48,000$14,838
$48,001–75,000$18,094
$75,001–110,000$19,571
Over $110,000$24,967

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Elementary Education and Teaching92
Business Administration and Management44
Human Services43
Psychology25
Accounting18
Banking and Financial Support Services16
Organizational Leadership13
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations12
Show the other 39 majors
Marketing/Marketing Management12
Special Education and Teaching11
History Teacher Education11
Exercise Science and Kinesiology8
Biology/Biological Sciences8
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia7
Education7
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies7
Social Work7
History5
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies5
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4
Pre-Law Studies4
Animal Sciences3
Information Technology3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Criminology3
Music Technology2
Fine/Studio Arts2
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management2
Mathematics2
Biomedical Sciences2
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other2
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education2
Computer and Information Sciences, Other2
Artificial Intelligence2
Communication Management and Strategic Communications2
Environmental Science2
Agriculture2
Music Teacher Education1
English Language and Literature1
Political Science and Government, Other1
Graphic Design1
Fine and Studio Arts Management1
Music Management1
Pre-Art Therapy1
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, American Rivers Conference

Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Storm Lake, IA

20,816 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)

Nearest hub airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 6.0 of 20

Elevation

1,436 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

9°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

36.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

10 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$790 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, town campus, NCAA Division III, similar size