Buena Vista University

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Storm Lake, IA

University Website:  https://www.bvu.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.bvu.edu/apply

Coordinates: 42°38′33″N 95°12′28″W / 42.642588°N 95.207875°W / 42.642588; -95.207875

Buena Vista University is a private 4-year college located in Storm Lake, Iowa. Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The university's 60-acre (240,000 m2) campus is situated on the shores of Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre (13 km2) natural lake. BVU's academic programs feature a balance between traditional liberal arts courses and hands-on learning opportunities, such as travel and internships. The university awards its faculty with the $30,000 George Wythe Award for Teaching Excellence, one of the largest faculty awards in the nation. The average student-to-professor ratio is 13:1.

At its inception, the college was housed in the Storm Lake Opera House, where it remained for only a year. Old Main, the college's first building, opened in 1892, and was occupied by faculty and students until it burned down in 1956. Major construction projects in the 1950s and 1960s extended the college, which soon included three dormitories, a library, and a number of classroom buildings.

The college gained accreditation in 1952, and began to grant degrees under the authority of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The first graduate degrees were offered in 1995, at which time the college became Buena Vista University.

The main campus of Buena Vista University offers a 4-year residential collegiate experience and currently offers classes in 42 majors. Fifteen additional locations throughout Iowa and online serve working adult and graduate students as part of the Graduate & Professional Studies program. The university is ranked in the top 20 Midwestern Comprehensive Colleges, as reported by U.S.News and World Report's college rankings. In 2012, BVU was ranked 9th for academic quality in the Midwestern Baccalaureate category.

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Buena Vista University College Scholarships

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President's Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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The President's Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Buena Vista University.

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President's Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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The President's Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Buena Vista University.

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Heritage Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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The Heritage Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Buena Vista University.

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Heritage Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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Up to $19,000

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The Heritage Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Buena Vista University.

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Carver Scholars Program - Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Up to $8,800 April 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Carver Scholars Program is open to full - time sophomore students who are struggling to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education, or whose circumstances may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs. You must be attending an Iowa college or university and have a minimum...

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Carver Scholars Program - Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

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Up to $8,800

deadline

April 01, 2025
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The Carver Scholars Program is open to full - time sophomore students who are struggling to overcome significant social and economic obstacles in the pursuit of their education, or whose circumstances may not normally be taken into account by other financial aid programs. You must be attending an Iowa college or university and have a minimum...

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Dean's Fellowship Program - Buena Vista University

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$2,200 Varies See Details

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The Dean's Fellowship Program is open to entering freshmen at Buena Vista University. You must have a minimum ACT score of 28, a minimum 3.5 GPA, or rank in the top 10 percent of your high school graduating class to be eligible for this award.

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Dean's Fellowship Program - Buena Vista University

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$2,200

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The Dean's Fellowship Program is open to entering freshmen at Buena Vista University. You must have a minimum ACT score of 28, a minimum 3.5 GPA, or rank in the top 10 percent of your high school graduating class to be eligible for this award.

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Trustee Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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100% of tuition Varies See Details

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The Trustee Scholarship is available to entering full - time freshmen at Buena Vista University. To be eligible, you must have a minimum 3.85 GPA and a minimum 29 ACT, or rank in the top five percent of your high school class.

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Trustee Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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The Trustee Scholarship is available to entering full - time freshmen at Buena Vista University. To be eligible, you must have a minimum 3.85 GPA and a minimum 29 ACT, or rank in the top five percent of your high school class.

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Multicultural Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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100% of tuition Varies See Details

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The Multicultural Scholarship is available to entering minority full - time freshmen at Buena Vista University. You must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong leadership skills to be eligible for this award.

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Multicultural Scholarship - Buena Vista University

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100% of tuition

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The Multicultural Scholarship is available to entering minority full - time freshmen at Buena Vista University. You must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and strong leadership skills to be eligible for this award.

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