| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
881 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
872 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
9 |
| Total graduate students: |
109 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
109 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
20 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
25% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 1.8% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 73.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.0% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 7.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.0% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 2.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 1.9% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 74.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.8% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 7.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 4.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
60 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Storm Lake, IA |
| Population of city/town: |
10,790 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campuses in Carroll, Council Bluffs, Creston, Denison, Fort Dodge, Iowa Falls, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Le Mars, Marshalltown, Mason City, Newton, Ottumwa, Sheldon, Spencer, Spirit Lake, and West Burlington. |
| Nearest major city: |
Sioux City, IA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
70 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
82,459 |
| Online campus map: |
www.bvu.edu/map |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms
- women's dorms
- men's dorms
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
99% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
90% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
10% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Wireless network. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Tack, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
6 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
48 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Impact |
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| International student organizations: |
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International club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Student Activities Board, outdoor adventure club, Student Mobilizing Outreach & Volunteer Efforts, BV Buddies, Students Concerned About Tomorrow's Environment, Orientation Team |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Jack Denholm,
Director of Athletics |
| School colors: |
navy blue and gold |
| School mascot: |
Beavers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's cross-country | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's tennis | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. III |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. III |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
40% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
40% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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indoor recreational facility, football field with artificial turf and lights, fitness center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, football, golf, kenpo karate, softball, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Sioux City, IA (70 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Omaha (120 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Des Moines (150 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Sioux City, IA (70 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
13% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Creighton University, Des Moines University, University of Minnesota, University of Northern Iowa, University of Nebraska--Lincoln. |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Ernst & Young, Principal Insurance Group, Wells Fargo. |
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