Religious affiliation:	Presbyterian Church (USA)
Institution Type:	Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting:	Town, remote from an urban area
Highest Degree Offered:	Master's
Level of Institution:	Four or more years
Calendar:	Four-one-four plan

Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates

“Buena Vista University is expensive if you don't know what you're doing. But for the student who knows what they want to study, it is very easy to find your…”
Apr-08-2012 » Read More

“The family feel and excellent education at Buena Vista University makes BVU 9 out of 10 in my book. It is by far a top of the line university. …”
Jul-20-2012 » Read More

“Great for someone with determination and drive. Allows you to speak to professors who work in the field. Amazing insight and learning happen at BVU.…”
Sep-04-2012 » Read More

“Great school with hours and location that are perfectly convenient for a single parent. I love the teachers and they are always there for support.…”
Sep-10-2012 » Read More

“Amazing in every way! A small friendly and helpful community with many opportunities around every corner. There is something here for everyone and no one will ever feel left out…”
Sep-28-2012 » Read More

5
Jenna from Albia, IA
Jun-13-2011 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon
The Storm Lake campus is beautiful, and Buena Vista has several other remote campuses throughout Iowa, making it convenient for students living off-campus as well as on.
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4
Beth from Mapleton, IA
May-07-2011 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon
Seeing as I am not in college, I cannot give an accurate rating on this, but every time I visited campus, everyone seems friendly.
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4
Ayla from Dyer, IN
Apr-19-2011 I am a current student here
I have really enjoyed my first year at BV. The students are very friendly, as you walk past you are almost always guaranteed to get a friendly smile or a Hi, how's it going? even if you don't know many people on campus. The professors have also helped me enjoy my time at BV thus far, they are always there to help. Professors give all their students their office hours and email should any student ever have a question, so feel free to stop by their office when you have doubts or worries in the class.
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4
Ashley from Saint Louis, MO
Dec-09-2010 I am a current student here
It is very different for me. It is a big transition from an all African-American school to prodominatley white university. But it is amazing here, there are very nice people on campus and off.
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Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA

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