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Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University
610 West Fourth Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588


Fax number: (712) 749-2037
Website: https://www.bvu.edu/
Screen last updated on: January 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 383-9600 9600
800 383-9600 9600 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report considered
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.49
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 67%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 970 - 1065
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 20 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 3%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 57%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,519
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,183
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 34%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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