About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Deb Willer
Office Manager
Office Manager
Address
Office of Admissions
610 West Fourth
Storm Lake, IA 50588-1798
610 West Fourth
Storm Lake, IA 50588-1798
Phone
712-749-2235
Email
willerd@bvu.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Recreation Center for all your working out needs
Harold Walter Siebens Forum, our completely underground facility
Common Grounds Coffee Shop
Suites are the biggest dorms on campus
Forum Lawn is great for playing Frisbee, Lawn Golf
Harold Walter Siebens Forum, our completely underground facility
Common Grounds Coffee Shop
Suites are the biggest dorms on campus
Forum Lawn is great for playing Frisbee, Lawn Golf
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Grand Central, the coffee house in town.
Super Wal-Mart has anything your dorm room
Vista Three Theater shows the latest movies.
Lake and bike trail allow you to exercise
Restaurants in town are great.
King's Pointe Waterpark Resort
Super Wal-Mart has anything your dorm room
Vista Three Theater shows the latest movies.
Lake and bike trail allow you to exercise
Restaurants in town are great.
King's Pointe Waterpark Resort
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
During Academic Year
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Closest airport is located in Sioux City, an hour's drive from Storm Lake. BVU Rides runs daily for students to catch a ride into town to places like Wal-Mart, Hy Vee, gas stations and restaurants. The taxi service in town can pick you up anytime as well.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Fort Dodge or East: Highway 20 West to Highway 71 North
From Sioux City or West: Highway 20 East to Highway 71 North
From South: Highway 71 North
From North: Highway 71 South
Local Accommodations
Local accommodations: Kings Pointe Resort is higher priced, offers indoor and outdoor waterparks, restaurant, lake access, family suites available. 712-213-4500. Super 8 Motel offers inexpensive to moderate prices. The hotel is very close to campus and restaurants in the downtown area. 712-732-3063.
Sail Inn offers inexpensive to moderate prices, with rooms that have great view of Storm Lake and the bike trail. The Sail Inn is very close to campus. 712-732-1160.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 1,519
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Average HS GPA: 3.49
GPA Breakdown
4%
4.0
34%
3.75 - 3.99
23%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 560
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
970 - 1040
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 24
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
12:1
Total Faculty
91
with Terminal Degree
55
51
Women
40
Men
6
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
56%
Graduate in 5 years
62%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
Animal Sciences, General.
Soil Science and Agronomy, General.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Banking and Financial Support Services.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing.
Organizational Leadership.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Public Relations/Image Management.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, Other.
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst.
Information Technology.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Physics Teacher Education.
Psychology Teacher Education.
Social Science Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Speech Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Art Therapy/Therapist.
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator.
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Pre-Law Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
Physics, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Public Administration.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Political Science and Government, General.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music Management.
Music Performance, General.
Music Technology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
56%
Graduate in 5 years
62%
Graduate in 6 years
63%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$30,961
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$28,636
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,179
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
95%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$37,671
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$40,190
Required Fees
$0
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,146
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$10,896
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
791
Foreign Countries Represented
5
Demographics
1.05%
Asian
3.81%
Black
13.78%
Hispanic
72.83%
Caucasian
3.54%
Unknown
1.18%
International
48% female
52% male
34% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
91%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
94%
Campus Environment
Village
62/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Donna Musel
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
47
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
25% participate in intramural sports
38% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Beavers)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Beavers)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Wrestling
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
No
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
