Buena Vista University is a private university in Storm Lake, Iowa, USA, founded in 1891 and affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The university offers approximately 70 undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of business, education, science, and the arts, and its main campus is located on 60 acres of land on the picturesque shores of Storm Lake.BVU has several off-campus locations throughout the state and offers online courses to meet the learning needs of different students. The school focuses on small class sizes with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio, emphasizing hands-on learning and individualized instruction. Approximately 75% of students participate in extracurricular activities, and graduates perform well in both employment and college placement rates.
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