Buena Vista University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,518

Cost of attendance at Buena Vista University in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,518

Cost of attendance at Buena Vista University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Buena Vista University was $18,532. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University net price calculator

$18,532

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Iowa and nationwide.

Iowa's average	$16,084
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Buena Vista University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,532	$232 (1%)	$14,607	$15,178	$15,732	$18,423	$23,968
2021	$18,300	$149	$13,483	$14,348	$15,581	$18,909	$25,217
2020	$18,449	$2,131 (10%)	$14,210	$12,773	$15,292	$18,120	$24,816
2019	$20,580	$564 (3%)	$15,313	$15,563	$18,506	$22,124	$26,302
2018	$20,016	$1,460 (7%)	$14,943	$16,595	$17,797	$19,632	$24,099
2017	$21,476	$1,045 (5%)	$16,041	$16,621	$17,543	$21,593	$25,285
2016	$20,431	$1,167 (6%)	$18,105	$16,804	$17,278	$20,093	$24,598
2015	$19,264	$358 (2%)	$15,926	$15,267	$17,379	$22,135	$23,819
2014	$18,906	--	$15,368	$15,974	$18,493	$20,455	$22,033

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Buena Vista University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$53,162	$1,809 (4%)	$37,518	$14,498	$1,146
2021	$51,353	$1,936 (4%)	$36,426	$13,737	$1,190
2020	$49,417	$1,803 (4%)	$35,194	$13,224	$999
2019	$47,614	$1,827 (4%)	$34,004	$12,611	$999
2018	$45,787	$711 (2%)	$32,854	$11,934	$999
2017	$45,076	$1,146 (3%)	$32,210	$11,867	$999
2016	$43,930	$1,079 (3%)	$31,318	$11,727	$885
2015	$42,851	$828 (2%)	$30,406	$11,560	$885
2014	$42,023	$1,034 (3%)	$29,448	$11,690	$885
2013	$40,989	--	$28,314	$11,790	$885

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Buena Vista University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 836 dormitories available to its students at $5,114 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Buena Vista University is $568 per month.
Does Buena Vista University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Buena Vista University for one academic year is $5,256, which works out to $584 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Buena Vista University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,146.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Buena Vista University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,762

If living off-campus, with family: $4,428

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,853
How much is Buena Vista University application fees?: Buena Vista University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Buena Vista University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Buena Vista University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,262	$552
For out-of-state students	$1,262	$552

Housing and Meal

Buena Vista University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Buena Vista University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,256	$5,114	N/A	19	836
2021	$4,764	$4,773	N/A	19	839
2020	$4,931	$4,941	N/A	21	864
2019	$4,764	$4,774	N/A	21	1,012
2018	$4,716	$4,774	N/A	21	1,012
2017	$4,624	$4,680	N/A	21	1,012
2016	$4,496	$4,550	N/A	19	1,012

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Buena Vista University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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