Tuition & Costs

BVU Storm Lake Campus 

While we are a private university, ensuring that as many eligible students as possible benefit from our dynamic learning environment is a priority.  We work with families to identify a variety of approaches to financing a BVU education, and ultimately they tell us that, not only were they able to graduate without significant long-term debt, but that their student’s experience and preparation made the investment well worthwhile. 

2008-09 Tutition and Costs

    Full-time tuition: $24,796 total
        $12,398 per semester
    Part-time tuition rate: $833 per credit hour
    Room: $3,484
    Board: Marquis Plan $3,530
    Total: $31,810

    Other Meal Plans:
        14 Meal Plan $3,192
        10 Meal Plan $3,006

In addition, we add $2,500 to the estimated total cost of attendance when determining financial need to cover expenses such as books, entertainment, laundry, travel expenses, etc.

Don't Let Cost Be a Barrier!

We remain firmly dedicated to making sure cost is not a barrier for our students and families.

• Ninety-nine percent of Buena Vista University's students receive financial aid.
• The average financial aid package for 2007-2008 was $22,323.
• Financial assistance received by BVU students during the 2007-2008 school year totaled over $12 million.

Tuition for Non-Storm Lake Locations

Tuition rate: $258 per credit hour

Graduate Program

Tuition rate: $295 per credit hour

Online Program Tuition

Undergraduate Tuition Per Credit Hour: $315 per credit hour

Graduate Tuition Per Credit Hour: $385 per credit hour