Buena Vista University
Former name | Buena Vista College (1891–1995) |
|---|---|
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1891 |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Endowment | $128.8 million (2020) |
| President | Brian Lenzmeier |
| Students | 1,973 |
| Undergraduates | 1,474 |
| Postgraduates | 499 |
| Location | , , United States 42°38′33″N 95°12′28″W / 42.642588°N 95.207875°W |
| Campus | Rural, 60 acres (0.25 km²) |
| Colors | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Mascot | Beavers |
| Website | bvu.edu/ |
Buena Vista University is a private university in Storm Lake, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. The university's 60-acre (240,000 m2) campus is situated on the shores of Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre (13 km2) natural lake.
Buena Vista University offers 42 undergraduate majors at its Storm Lake campus. Seventeen additional locations throughout Iowa and online serve working adult and graduate students.