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Buena Vista University
- 610 W 4th St
- Storm Lake, IA 50588
- OPEID College Code: 00184700
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- General Phone: (712) 749-2400
- President: Frederick V Moore
- Website: www.bvu.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,548
- College Mascot: Beavers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 585 | 578 | 1,163 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 428 (73%) | 438 (76%) | 866 (74%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 105 (25%) | 123 (28%) | 228 (26%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2 | 1% |
| ACT ® Exam | 220 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 91% | 39% | 58% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,124 | $3,852 | $3,678 | $11,568 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,652 | 1,227 | 1,053 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $23,842 | $22,556 | $21,688 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $23,842 | $22,556 | $21,688 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,712 | $6,296 | $6,054 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,650 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $33,054 | $31,352 | $29,992 |
| Out of State | $33,054 | $31,352 | $29,992 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $24,542 | $23,256 | $22,288 |
| Out of State | $24,542 | $23,256 | $22,288 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $24,542 | $23,256 | $22,288 |
| Out of State | $24,542 | $23,256 | $22,288 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,548 Undergraduate: 2,454 Graduate: 94
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 867 Female: 1,681
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 859 Female: 1,595
- Graduate Gender Male: 8 Female: 86
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,144 Part-Time: 404
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,144 Part-Time: 310
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 94
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 13 | 0.5% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Black | 48 | 2% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 51 | 2% |
| White | 2,311 | 91% |
| Unknown | 100 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 12 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 424 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 633 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 506 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 326 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 202 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 171 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 196 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 62 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 16 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 337 | 322 | 15 |
| Faculty Status | 86 | 86 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 40 | 40 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 86 | 86 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 86 | 86 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 24 | 24 | - |
| Other Professionals | 119 | 115 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 108 | 97 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 60 | 52 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 12 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 36 | 33 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,276 (86) | $61,946 (48) | $53,640 (38) |
| Professor | $76,637 (22) | $80,011 (16) | $67,641 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $57,890 (19) | $57,833 (12) | $57,987 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,710 (35) | $52,030 (14) | $51,497 (21) |
| Instructor | $43,304 (8) | $47,060 (5) | $37,043 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,276 (86) | $61,946 (48) | $53,640 (38) |
| Professor | $76,637 (22) | $80,011 (16) | $67,641 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $57,890 (19) | $57,833 (12) | $57,987 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $51,710 (35) | $52,030 (14) | $51,497 (21) |
| Instructor | $43,304 (8) | $47,060 (5) | $37,043 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 368 | 258 | 110 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 312 | 220 | 92 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 45 | 24 | 21 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 69 | 43 | 26 |
| Football | 80 | 80 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| Soccer | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Wrestling | 29 | 29 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $27,695 | $25,461 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $8,271 | $7,165 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 43 | 28 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Wrestling | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 56% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 44% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 4 | 13 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 6 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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