Buena Vista University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
1,478

Full + Part time Students
1:7

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio

BVU is a community of doers, cultivators, and creators who believe in transformative higher education. At BVU, we possess an innate instinct to build. It’s rooted in our identity as Beavers and in our belief that we can and should better the world around us. We are an institution forging new ways of learning and serving. We are committed to empowering our students and know that their work does not just stay in Storm Lake. Beavers carry it with them as they build throughout the region and across the globe.

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Overview

Founded	1891
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,478
Transfer Students	173
Programs	64 Programs
Equivalencies	318 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$37,518
Out-of-State Tuition	$37,518
Books and Supplies	$1,146

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

We offer awards and grants to transfer students who attend our Storm Lake campus on a full-time basis. Our academic scholarships for transfer students range from $7,000 to $20,000 and are renewable.
Tuition and Fees:

The total estimated cost of attendance (on campus living in a standard resident and Marquis meal plan) is $51,796 which includes tuition, room and board, books and supplies, transportation and miscellaneous expenses, and loan fee.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Buena Vista University accepts transfer students from colleges and universities across the country.
Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:

While not normally accepted in transfer, selected vocational/technical credit may be accepted as elective hours after review by the registrar. A maximum of 16 credit hours of vocational/technical credit will be accepted.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Students earning a 3.0 cumulative GPA are given preference in admission; however, this is not a minimum requirement.
Official Transcripts:

Submit your official college transcripts from every institution you have attended to BVU. If you have fewer than 24 college credits your official high school transcript is required.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 24 college credits official SAT or ACT scores are required.
Essay:

How did you keep busy in high school? Did you have a job, volunteer around your hometown, or get involved in other activities that were important to you? All of the things that make you who you are, are important to us, too. So, tell us more!
Associates Degree Required:

Typically, students who have successfully completed their A.A. degree are not required to enroll in general education courses.
Apply Here:

https://www.bvu.edu/admissions/transfer-students

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

The University will accept 98 hours from accredited four-year institutions, 69 semester hours from a two-year institution. Your final 30 hours must be completed at BVU.

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