Where students dream, innovate, and build. Our commitment to service, Division III athletics, and experiential learning provide students with skills sought by employers. With an average scholarship of more than 50 percent off tuition, BVU is an affordable option. Our beautiful Storm Lake campus hosts students in a variety of majors, while 15 community college partners and graduate programs expand students' potential through online and hybrid programs. Visit www.bvu.edu.
(see more)Where students dream, innovate, and build. Our commitment to service, Division III athletics, and experiential learning provide students with skills sought by employers. With an average scholarship of more than 50 percent off tuition, BVU is an affordable option. Our beautiful Storm Lake campus hosts students in a variety of majors, while 15 community college partners and graduate programs expand students' potential through online and hybrid programs. Visit www.bvu.edu.
Iowa College Media Association Awards
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BVU Choir students work with Grammy-Award-Winning vocal band Roomful of Teeth
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Fall 2023 Dean's List
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Buena Vista University Summer 2023 Dean's List
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BVU Students Accepted to 2023 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band
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Clifford A. Rae Academic Achievement Award
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BVU Homecoming Court and Royalty
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Summer 2023 Graduates
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BVU Homecoming Court and Royalty
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Spring 2023 Graduates
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BVU Students Honored at Senior Recognition Ceremony
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Fall 2021 Enrollment
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Fall 2020 Enrollment
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2021 Invest in Rural Iowa Scholarship Recipients
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2020 Invest in Rural Iowa Scholarship Recipients
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Students Present Poster at Social Work Symposium
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Four BVU Students Present at Conference
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Computer Science Students Take First Place in Computer Hacking Contest
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Dance and Cheer Teams Celebrate Successful Season
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Students participate in BVU's Blue Steel pep band
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Tribute to the Senior Baseball Players
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BVU Washington Center Internships
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