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Buena Vista University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

How Do You Compare to Buena Vista University’s Other Incoming Students?

Review the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to have a better understanding of your chances of being admitted to Buena Vista University, located in Storm Lake, IA.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Buena Vista University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Buena Vista University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity: Are You the Right Type of Student For This College?

The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Less Selective (70-85%)
Acceptance Rate	78%

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats

Buena Vista University had 1,389 applications. From this pool, 1,078 were admitted, and 223 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total	1,389
Accepted	1,078
Enrolled	223
Enrolled Full-Time	223

The acceptance rate at Buena Vista University is 77.6%. This makes the school highly accessible. The school admits men and women at different rates at Buena Vista University: the female acceptance rate is 78% compared to 80% for men.

Among admitted students at Buena Vista University is 21%. This means that 21% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 20% versus 21% for men.

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at Buena Vista University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	646	680
Admitted	515	527
Enrolled	109	107

Average Test Scores

BVU saw ACT scores submitted by 33% of its admitted class (74 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 19 and 26.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	19	26
English	17	25
Math	18	24

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Ryan Harder under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.