Buena Vista University SAT and ACT scores
Storm Lake, IA · private college · 1,442 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Buena Vista University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What ACT score do you need for Buena Vista University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 19 to 26. A 26 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Buena Vista University require the SAT or ACT?
Buena Vista University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Buena Vista University accept the CLT?
Buena Vista University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Iowa with similar scores
- University of Northern IowaSAT 1020–1280
- University of DubuqueSAT 980–1220
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminarySAT 990–1190
- Central CollegeSAT 1056–1120
- Coe CollegeSAT 1070–1290
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Carthage CollegeACT 20–25
- Cleveland Institute of ArtSAT 980–1280
- Colorado State University PuebloACT 19–26
- Converse UniversitySAT 1010–1250
- Minnesota State University-MankatoACT 21–25
- Oakland UniversitySAT 1030–1230
More about Buena Vista University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Buena Vista University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026