How to Apply to Buena Vista University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Buena Vista.
Admissionhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.bvu.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.bvu.edu/admissions/financial-assistance/calculator
Disability Servicehttps://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.

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.
Buena Vista SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Buena Vista University021
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,06023
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges1,13269
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Iowa1,11267

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480500570
Mathematics450520560
Total9301,020 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite202224
English182123
Mathematics182225

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.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Buena Vista University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordConsidered, if submitted
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted