Storm Lake, Iowa · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's
Buena Vista University is a private university in Storm Lake, Iowa, founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Its 60-acre campus lies on the shores of Storm Lake, and it offers 42 undergraduate majors there, while 17 additional Iowa locations and online programs serve working adult and graduate students.
Master's Universities
Ranked #43 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #202 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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610 W 4th St, Storm Lake, Iowa, 50588
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
ACT composite: 18–25
Total: 1,951
Undergrad: 1,442
Undergrad full-time: 1,237
Graduate: 509
Part-time: 708
In-state
Tuition: $40,190
Total cost on campus: $54,779
Out-of-state
Tuition: $40,190
Total cost on campus: $54,779
Room & board: $10,896
Books & supplies: $1,132
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $34,333
Pell grant recipients: 39%
Rent: $637 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.26 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.94
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.