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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$35,881 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$27,226 tuition
$7,770 on campus room & board
$885 books
N/A fees

$35,881 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$27,226 tuition
$7,770 on campus room & board
$885 books
N/A fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$14,622 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
97% of students receive aid
45% get federal aid ($6,332 avg)
49% get state aid ($4,021 avg)
97% get institn'l aid ($14,622 avg)
88% get loans ($10,357 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.17% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.17% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$5,023,489
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $19,471 97%
Federal Grant Aid $6,332 45%
Pell Grants $3,827 43%
Other Federal Grants $2,702 44%
Institution Grant Aid $14,622 97%
State Grant Aid $4,021 49%
Student Loans $10,357 88%
Federal Loans $6,159 87%
Other Loans $6,808 55%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: June 1
Financial aid deadline: -
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Buena Vista University offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
610 W 4th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-2400
http://www.bvu.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $915
Out of State $915

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 3
  • Nicole from Danbury, IA
  • Apr-22-2013 I am a current student here

    While the original price seems terrifying, if your GPA is good and FASFA helps you, the cost isn't really that much.

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  • 5
  • Krystal from Carroll , IA
  • Jul-20-2012 I am a current student here

    BVU definitely gives you your bang for the buck through campus activities and travels opportunities alone. Then they help you with internships and help set you for a job after graduation. As an alumni they treat you like a king and queen as well.

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