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Storm Lake, Iowa is home to Buena Vista. Storm Lake is a self-contained town. Students select the school partly because it is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Buena Vista is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Buena Vista is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in business and management and therapy and counseling.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Buena Vista has 2,661 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Buena Vista offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Buena Vista values student athletics, and belongs to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Buena Vista University is an independent, regionally acclaimed, comprehensive teaching institution dedicated to education for service. Buena Vista aspires to become the nation's leading New American College while retaining its Presbyterian heritage. The University prepares students for leadership and service in an information-driven, global society. The traditional disciplines provide a framework for a curriculum which prepares students for the professions and life-long learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Buena Vista University
610 W 4th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
General Phone: (712) 749-2400
Admissions Phone: (712) 749-2235
Financial Aid Phone: (712) 749-2164
http://www.bvu.edu
Buena Vista awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 262 | entrepreneurship, accounting, banking, human resources, marketing, MIS, managerial economics, international business, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 226 | elementary school teaching, business teaching, English teaching, history teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, social science teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 149 | interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, history, Spanish language, sociology, political science and government |
| Therapy And Counseling | 94 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Science | 22 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 18 | mass communication, communication and journalism, organizational communications |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work, public administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 7 | commercial art |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies, arts management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | theater history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Music | 0 | music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Buena Vista in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 871 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, Buena Vista had a total enrollment of 2,661 students (2,423 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 75% |
| Minnesota | 10% |
| Nebraska | 5% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Kansas | 2% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
Buena Vista offers campus housing for 1,142 of its 2,423 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Storm Lake, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,183 | 984 | 83% | 287 | 29% |
| Men | 550 | 468 | 85% | 146 | 31% |
| Women | 633 | 516 | 82% | 141 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (712) 749-2235
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,688 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,688 |
| Room and board | $ 6,054 |
| Room charge | $ 3,042 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,012 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Buena Vista participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 184700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (712) 749-2164
Buena Vista has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 23 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $77,469 | 4 | $66,149 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $55,975 | 7 | $54,680 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $48,715 | 18 | $48,306 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $43,284 | 5 | $35,417 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 46 | $59,940 | 34 | $49,822 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Buena Vista Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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