What division is Buena Vista?

Buena Vista competes at the NCAA Division II level in the American Rivers Conference (ARC).

What GPA do you need for Buena Vista?

The average GPA at Buena Vista is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has an enrollment of approximately 1,366 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Buena Vista?

Buena Vista has an acceptance rate of 78%.

How do I get recruited to play at Buena Vista?

To get recruited at Buena Vista, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Buena Vista's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Buena Vista

Storm Lake, IAD-IIAmerican Rivers Conference (ARC)

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NCAA Division II

Division

1,366

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

78%

Acceptance

62%

Graduation

76%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar.

Buena Vista is a NCAA Division II program in the American Rivers Conference (ARC), located in Storm Lake, IA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Buena Vista, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

62%

Acceptance

78%

Student:Faculty

13:1

Retention

76%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$43,572

Coaching Staff29 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Buena Vista Athletics

Buena Vista is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Storm Lake, IA, competing in the American Rivers Conference (ARC). With an enrollment of 1,366 students, Buena Vista offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Buena Vista with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Buena Vista is 3.4. The school maintains a 62% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers D-II programs across football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's track & field. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Buena Vista.