Buena Vista University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,518

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,532

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.608%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

66%

1,749 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,959

66.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

62.8%

140 Graduates

About

Buena Vista University is a higher education institution located in Buena Vista County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Buena Vista University were School Counseling & Guidance Services (80 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (42 degrees), and Organizational Leadership (18 degrees).

In 2021, 567 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Buena Vista University. 72.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (428 degrees), 9.73 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Buena Vista University is $37,518, which is $9,013 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Buena Vista University is $37,518, which is $9,013 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,532.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Buena Vista University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,518

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Buena Vista University was $37,518. The cost of tuition at Buena Vista University is $9,013 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Buena Vista University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,532

2021 Value

1.27%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Buena Vista University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,532. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Buena Vista University grew by 1.27%.

This chart compares the average net price of Buena Vista University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,391

Room and Board

$1,190

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Buena Vista University was of $8,391 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.38% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,190. The cost of books and supplies increased by 19.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Buena Vista University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Buena Vista University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.3% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Buena Vista University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.608%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Buena Vista University was 0.608%, which represents 5 out of the 822 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Buena Vista University received 1,749 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.13% annual growth. Out of those 1,749 applicants, 1,154 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 66% acceptance rate.

There were 1,959 students enrolled at Buena Vista University in 2021. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Buena Vista University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,154

Accepted Out of 1,749

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Buena Vista University was 66% (1,154 admissions from 1,749 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 55.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.13%, while admissions grew by 16%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Buena Vista University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Buena Vista University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Buena Vista University had a total enrollment of 1,959 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Buena Vista University is 1,295 students and the part-time enrollment is 664. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at Buena Vista University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Buena Vista University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.9% White, 9.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Two or More Races, 2.4% Black or African American, 0.766% Asian, 0.766% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Buena Vista University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.5%), followed by White Male (27.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (6.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (83.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Buena Vista University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,959 students. The full-time enrollment at Buena Vista University is 1,295 and the part-time enrollment is 664. This means that 66.1% of students enrolled at Buena Vista University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Buena Vista University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Buena Vista University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Buena Vista University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Buena Vista University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,565 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
183 enrolled students
Two or More Races
51 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Buena Vista University is 79.9% White, 9.34% Hispanic or Latino, 2.6% Two or More Races, 2.4% Black or African American, 0.766% Asian, 0.766% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.153% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 70 students (3.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 259 more women than men received degrees from Buena Vista University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Buena Vista University is white (428 degrees awarded). There were 9.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Buena Vista University is School Counseling & Guidance Services (80 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (42 degrees) and Organizational Leadership (18 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Buena Vista University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (246 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (54 degrees), and Psychology (39 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Buena Vista University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,790,235 people), Secondary school teachers (472,150 people), Education administrators (321,094 people), Other managers (260,318 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (199,774 people).

The most specialized majors at Buena Vista University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (246 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (54 degrees), Psychology (39 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Protective Services (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Buena Vista University are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Buena Vista University are EDUCATION. (246 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (54 degrees), Psychology (39 degrees), History (6 degrees), and Protective Services (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Buena Vista University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,166,345 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (462,919 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (445,893 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (380,604 people), and Outpatient care centers (211,251 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Buena Vista University.

Most Common (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
72 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
54 degrees awarded
General Psychology
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Buena Vista University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Buena Vista University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

154

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

413

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 154 degrees were awarded to men at Buena Vista University, which is 0.373 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (413).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Buena Vista University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Buena Vista University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1 times approximately the same the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Buena Vista University in School Counseling & Guidance Services, which is 5.15 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Buena Vista University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Buena Vista University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.29% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
428 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Buena Vista University is white (428 degrees awarded). There were 9.73 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

9.7% of degree recipients (55 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
317 degrees awarded
White Male
111 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
44 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Buena Vista University is white female (317 degrees awarded). There were 2.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (111 degrees).

Operations

Buena Vista University has an endowment valued at nearly $162M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 37.6M (23.2%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Buena Vista University had a total salary expenditure of 38.1M. Buena Vista University employs 25 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 11 Professors. Most academics at Buena Vista University are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Assistant professor (12), and Female Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Buena Vista University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 37 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Endowment

$162M

2021 Endowment

25.7%

growth from 2020

Buena Vista University has an endowment valued at about $162M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Buena Vista University grew 25.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $110M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Buena Vista University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.9M

2021 Salaries

6.86%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Buena Vista University paid a median of $15.9M in salaries, which represents 41.7% of their overall expenditure ($38.1M) and a 6.86% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.02M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Buena Vista University paid a total of $4.02M to 60 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

50 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Buena Vista University were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Associate professor with 14 employees, and Professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Buena Vista University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 37 employees, and Service with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Buena Vista University was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Male Assistant professor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Buena Vista University.