Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University is a private, religous school located in the small town setting of Storm Lake, IA

Founded in 1891, Buena Vista University currently enrolls around 1,140 students a year, including 733 undergrads. The institution runs on a 4-1-4 (2 long terms separated by a month-long mini-term) academic calendar.

As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $128,993,080. For each full-time student, Buena Vista University spends about $8,281.

2021 Admissions Facts About Buena Vista University

Acceptance rate: 56%

Average GPA: 3.45

Mean ACT score: 22

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date:

What is Buena Vista University's acceptance rate?

Admission to Buena Vista University is moderately difficult. Buena Vista University accepts around 56 percent of applicants each year.

The average high school GPA for a student at Buena Vista University is 3.45 /4.0. The mean ACT scores is 22.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is Buena Vista University a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Retention and graduation rates

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Buena Vista University, around 74 percent return for their sophomore year. Out of the 201 students who started at Buena Vista University as first-time freshman, 113 graduate within four years.

Buena Vista University's six-year graduation for undergrads is 62 percent. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61 percent for public schools, and 67 percent for private, non-profit schools.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $36,854 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Buena Vista University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is Buena Vista University a good school for YOU?

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