Buena Vista University

About Us

For over 130 years, Buena Vista University (BVU) has empowered students to unlock their potential and build better lives and stronger communities through personalized, career-focused education. In addition to its Storm Lake campus, BVU offers flexible online undergraduate and graduate programs that blend academic excellence with real-world experience. Guided by a strategic vision focused on outcomes, community, and connections, BVU equips students and alumni to succeed with confidence, form meaningful relationships, and lead positive change in their communities and beyond. Through its Strategic Partnership initiative, BVU enables employees and families to pursue affordable degrees at no cost to employers. This provides access to high-quality education supported by BVU’s faculty and staff. To learn more, contact us at 712.749.1000 or StrategicPartnership@bvu.edu