Buena Vista University: cost & net price by income
Storm Lake, Iowa
Here's what students actually pay to attend Buena Vista University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $13,483 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $25,217. Published in-state tuition is $40,190. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$13,483/yr
- $30k–$48k$14,348/yr
- $48k–$75k$15,581/yr
- $75k–$110k$18,909/yr
- $110k+$25,217/yr
Buena Vista University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $40,190
- Out-of-state tuition
- $40,190
- Students receiving aid
- 43%
B+
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Buena Vista University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Buena Vista University is about $13,483 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Buena Vista University?
- At Buena Vista University, published in-state tuition is $40,190 and out-of-state tuition is $40,190 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Buena Vista University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Buena Vista University a value grade of B+ — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)