Merit Scholarships Available: |
Amount | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Award | $5,500 | ||||
| Arch Transfer Scholarship | $5,500 | R | |||
| Buena Vista Merit Transfer Scholarship | $8,000 | R | |||
| Dean's Fellowship | $500 - $1,000 | ||||
| Guaranteed Grant - $5,500 | $5,500 | ||||
| Guaranteed Grant - $9,000 | $9,000 | ||||
| Heritage Scholarship | $7,000 | ||||
| Merit Scholarship | $11,000 | ||||
| Multi-Cultural Scholarship | - | ||||
| President's Scholarship | $13,000 |
Buena Vista University Storm Lake, IA
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Tuition & Costs |
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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 |
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| 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... |
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| Tuition Payment Plan? |
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| Tuition Guaranteed Plan? |
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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
- Nicole from Danbury, IA
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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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- Diedre from Wichita, KS
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Mar-02-2013
I am
a current student here
The online program at Buena Vista University is a HUGE BANG for your buck! They take complete care of you!
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- Cynthia from Council Bluffs, IA
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Sep-04-2012
I am
a current student here
While online classes cost more, the ability to learn and graduate in a timely manner are wonderful.
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- Krystal from Carroll , IA
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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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- Christopher from New Providence, IA
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Apr-08-2012
I am
a current student here
Excellent preparation for science students, allowing practical research experience that many do not get.
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