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Buena Vista University admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 78%
- ACT (middle 50%): 19-26
Buena Vista University admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Buena Vista University
Compare your GPA and scores to Buena Vista University's admitted students, then focus on the parts of your application you can still improve. Numbers get you into contention; essays, rigor, and activities decide it.
Is Buena Vista University a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Buena Vista University's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Buena Vista University with schools in each tier.
Want the full picture? See how to actually get into Buena Vista University, or run the all-school acceptance calculator to build a balanced list.
Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Buena Vista University?
Buena Vista University has a 78% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What ACT score do you need to get into Buena Vista University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Buena Vista University scored 19-26 on the ACT. Above 26 is strong, below 19 is below the typical admit.
Is Buena Vista University a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Buena Vista University's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.