Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University, also known as BVU, is located in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States. It was founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College. BVU was granted university status in 1995 and settled on its current name. The campus spreads across an area of about 60 acres. The university also offers 14 education centers located throughout Iowa. BVU offers an array of degrees and certificate programs through the following schools:

• Harold Walter Siebens School of Business
• School of Communication & Art
• School of Education & Exercise Science
• School of Science
• School of Social Science, Philosophy & Religion

The various student organizations of BVU play a significant role in the overall development of the students. Some of these are the African American Student Union, Alpha Psi Omega, Criminal Justice Club, Voices of Praise/Good View Music Association, Buena Vista Business Club, Danse Du Coeur, Multicultural Club, and Student Organization of Latinos.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 2,548 in 2007-2008 (2,725 full-time equivalent).

About 57% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 43% of the class.

Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Buena Vista participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Buena Vista provides on-campus housing for 1,142 of its 2,725 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)

SAT Test Scores: