Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, IA · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 12,901 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 14,838 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 18,094 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 19,571 | |
| $110,001+ | 24,967 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $49,156 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13% | |
| Black | 3% | |
| Asian | 1% | |
| Two or more races | 2% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Four-year institutions in IA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen College | Not reported | Not reported | $71,261 |
| Briar Cliff University | Not reported | 47.5% | $54,475 |
| Central College | Not reported | 66.2% | $54,317 |
| Clarke University | Not reported | 56.1% | $55,396 |
| Coe College | Not reported | 65.9% | $57,125 |
| Cornell College | Not reported | 61.8% | $53,460 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Divine Word College | Not reported | 100.0% | Not reported |
| Dordt University | Not reported | 70.1% | $52,559 |
| Drake University | Not reported | 74.0% | $71,901 |
| Emmaus Bible College | Not reported | 83.0% | $42,631 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Not reported | 67.5% | $40,650 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction. | $68,691 | $63,399 | Not reported |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $63,950 | $83,343 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $63,832 | $53,072 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $63,454 | $76,194 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $62,389 | $65,184 | Not reported |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $61,710 | $103,485 | Not reported |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | $58,540 | $61,027 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $58,440 | $68,257 | $31,000 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | $58,059 | $60,111 | Not reported |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | $56,329 | $68,069 | $27,312 |
| Marketing. | $55,330 | $69,303 | $25,994 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $53,736 | $55,378 | $27,000 |
| Education, General. | $50,997 | $49,808 | $32,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $49,281 | $54,562 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $48,048 | $51,389 | $29,008 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $45,573 | $47,382 | $41,996 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $45,185 | $55,693 | $34,965 |
| Psychology, General. | $44,755 | $50,706 | $32,500 |
| Education, Other. | Not reported | $49,113 | Not reported |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Not reported | $55,000 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10