Buena Vista University
610 W. Fourth StreetStorm Lake, IA 50588
http://www.bvu.edu
From the Blogosphere
- Le Mars Daily Sentinel: <b>College</b> Sports: <b>College</b> Update (02/10/12)
- Dean finalists announced for College of Letters, Arts and Sciences <b>...</b>
- Duhawks fall to <b>Buena Vista</b>, 68-65 - Loras College News
- Fast Rapper George Watsky-February 8, 2012 « <b>Buena Vista</b> <b>...</b>
- Jacqueline Pacquette Named to <b>Buena Vista University</b> Dean's List <b>...</b>
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1891 |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Undergrad Students | 1,214 |
| Endowment | 114,585,277 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selectivity | Selective |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Tuition | 22,556 |
| Room/Board | 6,296 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Wells Fargo, Principal Financial Group |
| Campus Safety | late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Art Gallery |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
| Museums | Art Gallery |
| Periodical Subs | 654 |
| # of Books | 139,101 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 78% |
| within one year | N/A |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Campus Size | 60 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 88% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (62%), women's dorms (15%), men's dorms (23%) |
| Popular Events | Buenafication Day, William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecture Series |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux City, IA (70), Omaha, NE (120) |
| Nearest Train | Des Moines, IA (150) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 75 |
| # of fraternities | 0 |
| # of sororities | 0 |
| Students in fraternities | 0% |
| Students in sororities | 0% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Tack / weekly |
| Honor Societies | Alpha Mu Gamma (Foreign Language), Alpha Psi Omega (Drama), Kappa Delta Pi (Education), Mu Kappa Tau (Marketing), Phi Alpha Honor Society |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Multicultural Club, African American Student Union, Student Organization of Latinos, International Club, Women of Color |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) College Democrats, College Republicans, Circle-K, Psychology Club, Beaver Brothers and Sisters, BV Buddies, Community Bridge Builders, Kenpo Karate Club, Rotoract, Habitat for Humanity, Social Work Club, Spanish Club, Student Activities Board, Student Ambassadors, Students Concerned About Tomorrow's Environment, Teachers Inc, Debate Team, Drill Team, Graphic Design Club, Outdoor Adventure Club, Science Club |
