Buena Vista University
Basic Information
Demographics
Total Undergraduates
1,378
Men / Women
37% / 63%
White
82%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
4%
Black
2%
Mixed
2%
International
1%
Native American
0%
Academics
Undergraduate Degrees
Education
32%
Business & Economics
29%
Life & Natural Sciences
9%
Arts
2%
Engineering, Computing & Math
2%
Financial
Tuition & Fees
$41,798
Est. Cost of Attendance
$54,222
10-Year ROI
$138,000
ROI Percentile
45th
Retention & Graduation
Full-Time Retention
76%
4-Year Graduation Rate
54%
6-Year Graduation Rate
62%
Transfer-Out Rate
0%
Weather
Comfortable Days
105 (50th pctl)
Sunshine Hours
2,700 (67th pctl)
Days Without Precipitation
260 (76th pctl)
Muggyness
Nice
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
Yield (Unbound)
21%
Regular Decision
Jan 1
Research
Research Level
—
Honors College
Standardized Tests
Test Scores
Test Policy
test_optional
Submitted Test Scores
34%
SAT Range
930
–
1,130
ACT Range
19
–
26
Schools & Majors
| ⇅ | Trends | Degrees | Male/Female | Intl | 5yr Earn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | 409 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $58,388 | |
| Artificial Intelligence | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Computer Systems Analysis | |||||
| Computing | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Information Technology | 3 — | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Mathematics | |||||
| Mathematics | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Agriculture | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Animal Sciences | 3 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Biology | 8 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $71,498 | |
| Biomedical Sciences | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $71,498 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Exercise Science | 8 +3 | 50% / 50% | 0% | $58,798 | |
| Physical Education | 4 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $59,288 | |
| Pre-Art Therapy | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 — | 20% / 80% | 0% | — | |
| Accounting | 18 +6 | 33% / 67% | 0% | $65,772 | |
| Agribusiness | 12 +1 | 58% / 42% | 0% | — | |
| Business | |||||
| Business Administration | 44 +7 | 43% / 57% | 0% | $66,243 | |
| Finance | 16 +6 | 44% / 56% | 0% | $83,420 | |
| Marketing | 12 +7 | 42% / 58% | 0% | $63,019 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 13 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $66,243 | |
| Sports Management | 2 +1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $58,798 | |
| Communication Studies | |||||
| Criminal Justice | 7 +3 | 29% / 71% | 0% | $51,931 | |
| Criminology | 3 +2 | 67% / 33% | 0% | — | |
| Digital Communication | 7 — | 86% / 14% | 14% | — | |
| English | 1 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| History | 5 — | 60% / 40% | 0% | — | |
| Human Services | 43 +15 | 12% / 88% | 0% | — | |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $47,908 | |
| Liberal Studies | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Political Science | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Pre-Law | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | — | |
| Psychology | 25 +11 | 24% / 76% | 0% | $42,779 | |
| Social Work | 7 +1 | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Strategic Communication | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Business Teacher Education | 2 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | $59,288 | |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | |||||
| Education | 7 +1 | 29% / 71% | 0% | — | |
| Elementary Education | 92 — | 8% / 92% | 0% | $50,490 | |
| English Education | 4 — | 25% / 75% | 0% | $59,288 | |
| History Teacher Education | 11 — | 45% / 55% | 0% | $59,288 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | $59,288 | |
| Special Education | 11 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Art Teacher Education | |||||
| Arts Administration | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Graphic Design | 1 — | 100% / 0% | 0% | — | |
| Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Education | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | $59,288 | |
| Music Management | 1 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — | |
| Music Technology | 2 — | 50% / 50% | 0% | — | |
| Studio Art | 2 — | 0% / 100% | 0% | — |