Buena Vista University at a glance
Total Students
1,378
Acceptance Rate
71.8%
Student-Faculty
13:1
In-State Tuition
$40,190
Discover your academic path
From liberal arts to specialized sciences, explore the programs that will shape your future and career.
Agricultural Business and Management.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Communication and Media Studies.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Graphic Communications.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Systems Analysis.
Computer Science.
Education, General.
Curriculum and Instruction.
The financial picture
Understanding costs is crucial to making informed decisions. Here's what you need to know about investing in your education.
In-State Tuition
$40,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,190
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,490
Academic achievement and outcomes
Success metrics that matter. See how students perform and what they achieve during their time here.
Admission Rate
71.8%
Average SAT Score
1,090
Average ACT Score
22
4-Year Graduation Rate
47.3%
The student community
Every student brings their own story. Here's who you'll be learning alongside.
Gender Distribution
Men
34.8%
Women
65.2%
Racial Demographics
White
80.3%
Black
3.0%
Hispanic
12.4%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More Races
1.9%
Non-Resident Alien
0.7%
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