Buena Vista University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 4932 of 0 | In the World |
| # 1382 of 0 | In North America |
| # 1304 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 22 of 1 | In Storm Lake |
| # 4225 of 14,131 | For Math Teachers |
| Top 1-3 | For 4 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
78%
Enrollment
5,734
Average SAT
1,150
Average ACT
23
Avg. cost to attend
$19,704 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,436
Graduates
454
Male:Female Ratio
32:68
Religion
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Buena Vista University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78% | 78% |
| Applicants | 1,389 | 646 | 680 |
| Admissions | 1,078 | 515 | 527 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 223 | 109 | 107 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 80% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 10% |
| â– Black or African American | 2% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Buena Vista University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Buena Vista University majors
Buena Vista University has granted 409 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, and 296 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Buena Vista University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 92 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 80 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 60 |
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | 33 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 44 | - |
| Human Services, General | 43 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | - | 36 |
| Psychology, General | 25 | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 22 |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs | - | 21 |
| Accounting | 18 | - |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | - | 17 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 16 | - |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 12 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 12 |
| History Teacher Education | 11 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | - |
| Education, General | 7 | 3 |
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | - | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 8 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 7 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | - |
| Social Work | 7 | - |
| History, General | 5 | - |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | - |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | - |
| Pre-Law Studies | 4 | - |
| Animal Sciences, General | 3 | - |
| Criminology | 3 | - |
| Information Technology | 3 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | - |
| Agriculture, General | 2 | - |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 | - |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | - |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 2 | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 2 | - |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - |
| Music Technology | 2 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | - | 2 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | - |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | - |
| Graphic Design | 1 | - |
| Medical Illustration & Medical Illustrator | 1 | - |
| Music Management | 1 | - |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | - |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | - |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 409 | 296 |
Publications & Citations
Buena Vista University has published 316 scientific papers with 3,282 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Mathematics, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
218
/ 2,144
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
149
/ 1,787
|
| Law |
143
/ 1,769
|
| Psychology |
140
/ 1,829
|
| Sociology |
132
/ 1,226
|
| Environmental Science |
123
/ 1,445
|
| Computer Science |
118
/ 2,096
|
| Medicine |
98
/ 1,519
|
| Mathematics |
98
/ 1,446
|
| Biology |
94
/ 1,916
|
| History |
91
/ 500
|
| Philosophy |
91
/ 1,219
|
| Geography and Cartography |
77
/ 727
|
| Economics |
76
/ 567
|
| Engineering |
71
/ 929
|
| Education |
67
/ 266
|
| Archaeology |
65
/ 462
|
| Physics |
64
/ 1,219
|
| Mathematics Education |
63
/ 359
|
| Development Studies |
60
/ 416
|
| Geology |
57
/ 420
|
| Business |
54
/ 983
|
| Art & Design |
52
/ 369
|
| Social Psychology |
50
/ 1,185
|
| Child Psychology |
46
/ 1,004
|
| Chemistry |
45
/ 1,048
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
44
/ 991
|
| Statistics |
40
/ 1,118
|
| Linguistics |
36
/ 478
|
| Ecology |
34
/ 774
|
| Psychiatry |
32
/ 529
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
30
/ 674
|
| Genetics |
30
/ 961
|
| Biochemistry |
26
/ 832
|
| Paleontology |
26
/ 264
|
| Library and Information science |
25
/ 117
|
| Anthropology |
25
/ 449
|
| Neuroscience |
25
/ 555
|
| Management |
24
/ 464
|
| Pathology |
24
/ 512
|
Annual publication & citation counts
13 Notable alumni
1. Royd Chambers
1961-. (aged 65)
politician
Royd E. Chambers was the Iowa State Representative from the 5th District. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 through 2013.
2. Russell Eddie
1938-. (aged 88)
politician
Russell J. Eddie was an American politician in the state of Iowa.
3. Steve Kettering
1943-. (aged 83)
politician
Steve Kettering is the former Iowa State Senator from the 26th District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa Senate since 2003, when he won a special election to fill the vacancy left after Steve King was elected to Iowa's 5th congressional district. He got his B.A. from Buena Vista College and his master's degree from California State University, Long...
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4. Dan Huseman
1952-. (aged 74)
politician
Daniel Adair Huseman is an American politician. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 1995. He was born in Cherokee and received his BA from Buena Vista College. Huseman announced in January 2020 that he would retire from the state house upon the conclusion of his thirteenth term in office.
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All 13 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
BVU
Founded
1891
Motto
Bold vision, bright futures
Colors
navy blue, gold
Total staff
331
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
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