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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Private Universities
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Iowa

Buena Vista University

Storm Lake, Iowa

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Buena Vista University is a private college located in Storm Lake, Iowa, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for full-time graduate students at Buena Vista University is $9,936. The college offers Master’s degrees in 10 different degree areas, with 8 Master’s degrees offered online. Buena Vista University enrolls 453 graduate students, with 99% part-time students, 80% online students, and 12% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.bvu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:No
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Graduate students
6 full-time
447 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:361
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:53
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:68
  • Online students
    80%
  • Male/Female
    16% / 84%

Cost

  • Average tuition full-time graduate students:$9,936
  • Per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$552
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
168 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
3 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:No
  • Student veteran organization:No
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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