Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $54,222. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $41,798 |
| Housing & meals | $10,896 |
| Books & supplies | $1,132 |
| Personal & travel | $2,561 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,165 |
| Total cost of attendance | $54,222 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Buena Vista University net price compared with other Iowa colleges
Buena Vista University has the 9th-lowest average net price of 30 Iowa colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Grinnell College | $17,648 | 88% | $62,830 |
| 6 | Graceland University-Lamoni | $18,504 | 42% | $47,361 |
| 7 | Iowa State University | $18,589 | 75% | $63,386 |
| 8 | Coe College | $18,745 | 66% | $57,125 |
| 9 | Buena Vista University | $18,846 | 62% | $49,156 |
| 10 | St Luke's College | $19,820 | 100% | $61,033 |
| 11 | Mount Mercy University | $20,168 | 58% | $60,787 |
| 12 | Loras College | $20,716 | 68% | $58,289 |
| 13 | Upper Iowa University | $20,942 | 34% | $52,766 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Iowa colleges →
Why Buena Vista University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | 78% | $18,846 | 62% | $49,156 | This school |
| Wartburg College | 76% | $32,908 | 64% | $56,201 | |
| Cornell College | 80% | $23,634 | 62% | $53,460 | |
| Saint Ambrose University | 77% | $24,691 | 61% | $59,531 | |
| Northwestern College | 80% | $25,907 | 66% | $49,802 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Buena Vista University would cost you $14,062 less per year than Wartburg College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Buena Vista University, mostly from more Buena Vista University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$26,812).
- Buena Vista University gives aided families $3,925 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Iowa resident | Buena Vista University | Wartburg College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $41,798 | $26,250 | +$15,548 |
| Books & supplies | $1,132 | $1,100 | +$32 |
| Housing & meals | $10,896 | $11,062 | −$166 |
| Personal & travel | $2,561 | $1,300 | +$1,261 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$2,165 | +$24,647 | −$26,812 |
| Sticker price | $54,222 | $64,359 | −$10,137 |
| Average grants | −$35,376 | −$31,451 | −$3,925 |
| You pay | $18,846 | $32,908 | −$14,062 |
“+” means Buena Vista University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Buena Vista University cost questions
How much is tuition at Buena Vista University?
Tuition and fees are $41,798 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Buena Vista University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $54,222 a year.
What do families actually pay at Buena Vista University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,846 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,901; $48–75k pay $18,094; $110k+ pay $24,967.
How much debt do Buena Vista University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $17,500, and 4.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Buena Vista University overview