Buena Vista University Admission
Acceptance Rate
71.76%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.58%
Freshmen Enrollment
236
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,562 students have applied and 1,207 students have allowed to admit to Buena Vista University (Acceptance rate: 77.27%). Buena Vista's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 19.55 % where 236 students have finally enrolled out of 1,207 admitted students.
Buena Vista acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Dubuque and Mount Mercy University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 81.32%).
Buena Vista enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.63%).
How to Apply to Buena Vista University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Buena Vista.
| Admission | https://www.bvu.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.bvu.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bvu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.bvu.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/calculator |
| Disability Service | https://www.bvu.edu/bv/cae/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Buena Vista and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Buena Vista University is 0 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Buena Vista University is lower than the schools (average score is 1,060). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | 0 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,060 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa | 1,112 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Buena Vista University, 7 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 0 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 480 | 500 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 520 | 560 |
| Total | 930 | 1,020 | 1,130 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Buena Vista University, 134 students submitted ACT scores (57% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Mathematics | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Buena Vista Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Buena Vista University. The school requires 1 item to submit - Secondary school GPA.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |