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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Private Nonprofit · General
Buena Vista University is a private nonprofit institution in Storm Lake, IA. With a 72% admission rate. Enrolls 1,378 students, offers 14 programs with earnings data, and has a 52% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
72%
SAT Combined (75th)
—
Enrollment
1,378
Completion Rate
52%
Cost of Attendance
$52,490
In-State Tuition
$40,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,190
Programs
14
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 14 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($52K)
Showing 14 of 14 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,280 | $58,537 | $52,490 | 1.0x | |
| 2 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $52,226 | $74,244 | $52,490 | 1.0x | |
| 3 | Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,099 | $61,334 | $52,490 | 0.9x | |
| 4 | Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,810 | — | $52,490 | 0.9x | |
| 5 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,385 | $58,956 | $52,490 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,551 | $52,766 | $52,490 | 0.8x | |
| 7 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,972 | $56,087 | $52,490 | 0.8x | |
| 8 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,834 | $44,936 | $52,490 | 0.8x | |
| 9 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,356 | $52,330 | $52,490 | 0.7x | |
| 10 | Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,641 | $46,219 | $52,490 | 0.7x | |
| 11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,138 | $42,638 | $52,490 | 0.7x | |
| 12 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $35,559 | $38,073 | $52,490 | 0.7x | |
| 13 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $30,682 | $63,633 | $52,490 | 0.6x | |
| 14 | Human Resources Management and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $53,762 | $52,490 | — |