BVU’s traditional campus on the shores of Storm Lake hosts students in a variety of majors and pre-professional programs,
including elementary, secondary, and special education; business and accounting; and biological and chemical sciences.
The University’s degree-completion locations across the state, online, and graduate programs expand student potential with
a pace and academic rigor designed for working adults and a variety of class formats that make scheduling even more convenient.
With an average scholarship of more than 50 percent off tuition, BVU is an affordable option for all students.
Distinctive Facts & Features
Everyone who applies for financial aid at BVU receives it, and 75% of that aid, on average, is scholarships and grants that don’t have to be repaid.
BVU has zero teaching assistants – it’s all professors!
Three out of every four students are involved in at least one of our 60+ student organizations and clubs at BVU.
229 students participated in internships, experiential, and active learning programs such as research last year.
51student athletes were named to the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference All-Academic Team during the 2018-19 school year.
Student Profile
Male: 51%
Female: 49%
In-State Students: 68%
Out-of-State Students: 29%
Number of academic programs: BVU has nearly 90 majors, minors, and other programs.
Most Popular Majors
Business
Biology
Exercise Science
Elementary Education
Computer Science
Cost
Tuition: $35,194
Room & Board: $9,538
Financial Aid Data
BVU's average aid award: $34,830
On average, it costs less for a student to attend BVU than any other school in the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
BVU provides approximately $14 million in student financial assistance out of its operating budget.
Class Size
Student/Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
Average class size: 10-19
Classes with fewer than 20 students: 79%
Faculty
Full-time Faculty: 80%
Full-time Faculty with PhD/terminal Degree: 71%
Athletics and Intramural Activities
Athletic Division: BVU is a NCAA Division III school and a member of the American Rivers Conference.
Students Participating in Athletics: 48%
Co-curricular Activities
Student Clubs and Organizations: 54
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