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Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, IA
NCAA D2
1,378 Students
Website
Financial Profile

How much is tuition at Buena Vista University?

In-State Tuition$40,190
Out-of-State Tuition$40,190

What is the acceptance rate at Buena Vista University?

Acceptance Rate72%
Return on Investment

What are the post-graduate earnings for Buena Vista University alumni?

The median salary of alumni 10 years after enrolling is $49,156. This metric serves as a powerful indicator of the networking opportunities, degree strength, and long-term financial security provided by this institution.

10-Year Median Salary$49,156
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Baseball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$316,811
Budget Power~7 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Basketball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$263,056
Budget Power~6 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Basketball

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$211,395
Budget Power~5 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Track & Field

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$84,490
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Cross Country

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$84,490
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Track & Field

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$67,305
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Cross Country

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$67,305
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Football

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$425,052
Budget Power~10 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Golf

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$77,252
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Golf

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$58,406
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Soccer

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$141,767
Budget Power~3 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Soccer

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$107,191
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Softball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$178,388
Budget Power~4 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Men Tennis

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$69,720
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Tennis

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$51,167
Budget Power~1 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Women Volleyball

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$179,948
Budget Power~4 In-State Full Rides
Tier 2: Developmental

Men Wrestling

Building program. Limited athletic aid, standard gear allocations.

Operating Budget$153,243
Budget Power~3 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Wrestling

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$122,240
Budget Power~3 In-State Full Rides
Tier 1: Foundational

Women Other Sports

Primarily walk-on driven. Minimal athletic financial aid or extensive travel budget.

Operating Budget$105,061
Budget Power~2 In-State Full Rides
Benchmarks & Percentiles

Institutional Rankings

Overall placement across the country

Home RegionIA Conference Tier
Alumni ROI

Post-Grad Salary

$49,156

National Salary Rank#1,290 / 2,819
State Salary Rank#28 / 43
Percentile RangeTop 46%
Tuition Cost

In-State Cost

$40,190

National Cost Rank#2,429 / 2,819
State Cost Rank#37 / 44
Percentile RangeTop 86%
Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

72%

National Acceptance Rank#693 / 2,819
State Acceptance Rank#10 / 33
Percentile RangeTop 25%