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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Storm Lake, IA. Operating on a semester system.
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Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
4
Housing Buildings
Life in Storm Lake for Buena Vista University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Storm Lake.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$695
Cost of Living Index
79
Student Population
689
City Transportation
Walkability
45
Bikeability
40
Public Transit
Storm Lake Public Transit
Nearest Airports
Storm Lake Municipal Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
47.5°F
Avg Snowfall
35.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
BVU Library
Not explicitly listed in current results; typically open weekdays and weekends during academic year
Lamberti Recreation Center
Not explicitly listed; typically open daily with extended hours for students and events
Athletic Performance Center
Not explicitly listed; likely open during athletic team training and scheduled hours
Siebens Forum
Not explicitly listed; typically open daily for student activities and services
Baseball/Softball Fields
Open for scheduled practices and games
Buena Vista Sports Complex
Open for scheduled varsity competitions and practices
Buntrock Tennis Courts
Open for scheduled matches and recreational play
Center for Sculpture and Ceramics
Open during scheduled class and studio hours
Campus News
Latest updates from Buena Vista University
Campus Status Normal
There are no known emergencies at this time. The campus is operating normally. In the event of an emergency, this space will be used for updates.
BVU Celebrates Academic Achievement with Clifford A. Rae Awards and Sigma Beta Delta Recognition
Buena Vista University honored outstanding students from the Harold Walter Siebens School of Business and the School of Science.
Oct 2, 2025
Buena Vista University Welcomes Largest Storm Lake Undergraduate Class in a Decade
BVU marked a decade-high undergraduate enrollment at its Storm Lake campus.
Sep 23, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Buena Vista University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 2 of 2 known dorm and housing options.
Pierce Hall
Room types: single, double
White Hall
Room types: single, double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@bvu.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 8, 2026
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