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Buena Vista University

Tuition
40,190
Students
2,634
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

2,634

Graduation Rate

47%

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.76%

Apply

1,544

Accepted

1,108

Attend

217

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$0

Graduate

$0

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

18 - 25

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not Applicable

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Not Applicable

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$40,190

Out-of-State

$40,190

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,674

State/Local Grants

$7,295

Institutional/Scholarships

$28,657

Graduate

In-State

$10,170

Out-of-State

$10,170

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$8,175

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,896

Books & Supplies

$1,132

Personal Expenses

$2,561

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

29

Average Assistance

$9,023

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

7

Average Assistance

$2,429

Academics

Graduation Rate47%

Student Faculty Ratio12:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Human Services, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Accounting

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Student Body

Students Enrolled2,634

Undergraduate

1,883

Graduate

751

Full-Time

64

Part-Time

36

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No