Buena Vista University is a private, Presbyterian-affiliated university on a roughly 60-acre campus beside Storm Lake in northwest Iowa. It was founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College and reports an average class size under 20. Most undergraduates live on campus, in traditional halls, a wellness hall and suite and apartment housing.
Enrollment
1,890
Total Students
Freshman Class
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Not available
Move-In Dates
TBA
Acceptance Rate
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Not available
Move-In
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (6)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Briscoe Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Constitution Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Grand Hall
Traditional · Coed
Liberty Hall
Wellness (substance-free) · Coed
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Pierce Hall
Traditional · Coed
White Hall
Traditional · Coed
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
The Apartments
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
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Not available
Nearby Essentials
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