by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at Buena Vista University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Buena Vista University stood at $41,798 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $41,798 |
| Fees | $0 |
| Total | $41,798 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Buena Vista University cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Buena Vista University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Buena Vista University comes in higher than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Buena Vista University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Buena Vista University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,518 |
| Two Years Ago | $38,644 |
| One Year Ago | $40,190 |
| Most Recent Year | $41,798 |
The following chart shows how tuition at BVU has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition increased 4.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $43,470 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.67%, so cost a year out lands around $43,330.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $43,330 |
| In 2 Years | $44,919 |
| In 3 Years | $46,566 |
| In 4 Years | $48,273 |
| In 5 Years | $50,043 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $183,088.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Buena Vista University, check out the Buena Vista University Financial Aid page.
