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The BVU Experience
No other college will take you further, embrace your talents, and amplify your strengths like Buena Vista University.
Degree Completion
BVU's 16 locations in Iowa provide different class formats in more than 50 programs that fit into your daily life.
Signature Programs
We may offer nearly 90 majors, minors, and other programs at BVU, but there are a few things we're just really good at.
Exploratory Program
Our unique exploratory program lets you discover your true interests and passions before choosing a career path.
Happening at BVU
Concert Choir Lands American Prize Honor
Steve Wozniak Named 23rd William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecturer
BVU Announces Center for Diversity and Inclusion
BVU Alums Shed Light on Careers in Four-State STEM Exploration
New Legacy Scholarships Announced
KBVU Earns Iowa ‘Station of the Year’ Honors, Digital Media Students Land 38 State Awards
‘Startup in Seattle’ Lands BVU students at Google, Microsoft, Amazon and More
URMED Scholars Begin Rural Medicine Internships
BVU Accepted to Prestigious Diversity, Civility, and Liberal Arts Institute
Looking Back on 2018
BVU Names New Vice President for Student Success
BVU Education Students Host Event to Discuss Therapy Dogs in Schools
Academics
Learn Without Compromise
At BVU, you'll see what it’s like to have a truly personal learning experience, whether you're a first-year, transfer, or graduate student. Choose from more than 90 enriching academic programs and reap the benefits of one-on-one attention from expert faculty.
Academics"It's a great feeling knowing that someone who I look up to, and has given me so much confidence, truly believes in my abilities."
Life in Storm Lake
Stunning beauty surrounds our bustling campus. Need a respite from your busy schedule of student activities, athletics, and engaging classes? Calm your mind on a paddle board, grab a coffee and relax on our lush lawn with a new friend, or take a spin on a pair of ice skates from the rec house.
Our True Promise
With BVU in their corner, nearly all the Class of 2018 landed in a job or graduate school within six months after graduation. That's right, just about everyone. There aren't many sure bets in life, but a BVU degree keeps bucking that trend.
TRUE PROMISE & OUTCOMES
Let's Make it Happen
With an education that's affordable, practical, and personal, you can confidently flip the impossible into a reality. Whether your goals reach near or far, whether you're just starting out or reinventing it all from the ground up—we'll take the leap with you.
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News
Concert Choir Lands American Prize Honor
The Buena Vista University Concert Choir this week was named a semifinalist in the prestigious American Prize national nonprofit competition in the performing arts, the only Iowa choir tabbed for the...
Read MoreSteve Wozniak Named 23rd William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecturer
Buena Vista University has announced that Steve Wozniak, who designed Apple’s first line of products, will be the 23rd William W. Siebens American Heritage Lecture laureate on Friday, Oct. 4. Wozniak...
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Alive with Beaver Spirit
Lifelong competitor? Total rookie? There's a place for you in the BVU athletics family. With student-athletes making up one-third of our student body, you'll either be competing or cheering for one of our 20+ athletic teams. We also offer intramural sports and fitness training options for athletes at any level.