For more information about Buena Vista University please click on logo. The Students and Faculty Eighty percent of BVU s students are Iowans, with the remaining students coming from surrounding states and several foreign countries. Buena Vista University annually receives 1,200 completed applications to fill a first-year class of approximately 360 students. For students entering in the fall of 1997, the middle 50 percent of students had a median ACT of 23, with ACT scores in the 22-26 range. More than 65 percent of the 70 full-time professors hold doctorates or the highest degrees awarded in their fields.
Faculty members serve as student advisors through the academic years.
Financial Strength Buena Vista University s enhanced quality is due, in large part, to its greatly strengthened financial position over the past 22 years. In addition to operating within a balanced budget each year, Buena Vista University is committed to building long-term financial strength. BVU is committed to endowing the operations of all new educational facilities before construction. The University Buena Vista University offers a comprehensive educational adventure, balancing the liberal arts with innovative professional experiences. Founded in 1891, the independent university is accredited by the North Central Association.