Points of Pride
Awards, ranking, and other honors bestowed upon the University
Buena Vista University has received several prestigious awards and honors for academic quality, civic engagement, sustainability initiatives, and more. In the last five years alone, the University has been recognized more than 20 times by elite organizations and rankings from across the nation.
2019
2018
- BVU President Appointed to NCAA Committee
- BVU Education Department Receives Prestigious Grant from National Institutes of Health
- BVU Honored Among "Colleges of Distinction"
- Merchant Selected by Governor to Serve on Rural Task Force
- BVU Named a Best Value School by U.S. News and World Report
- BVU Named Second Best College for Veterans by U.S. News and World Report
2017
- Ranked among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Best Colleges Rankings
- Ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Best Online Bachelor's Programs
- Ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2018 Best Online Graduate Education Programs
- BVU designated a Military Friendly School for 2018
- Ranked in Money's 2017-18 Best Colleges
- Ranked by College Factual as a Best College for Returning Adults in the state
2016
- Ranked among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2017 Best Colleges Rankings
- BVU Named to Higher Education Service Honor Roll
- BVU designated a Military Friendly School for 2017
2015
- Ranked a best value school among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Best Colleges Rankings
- Ranked among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2016 Best Colleges Rankings
- A/Stable Rating from Standard & Poor's
2014
- Ranked a best value school among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2015 Best Colleges Rankings
- Ranked among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2015 Best Colleges Rankings
- BVU named to Higher Education Service Honor Roll
- BVU named a Leader in Civic Engagement by National Association
2013
- Ranked among Midwest regional colleges in U.S. News & World Report's 2014 Best Colleges Rankings
- Estelle Siebens Science Center awarded LEED gold certification
- BVU recognized for its commitment to Civic Engagement
- BVU named to Higher Education Service Honor Roll
- BVU designated a Military Friendly School for 2014