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Buena Vista University Women's Volleyball

Welcome to the Buena Vista University women's volleyball recruiting profile. Buena Vista competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the American Rivers Conference from Storm Lake, Iowa. Led by head coach Will Baumann, Buena Vista University pairs a 78% acceptance rate with a 62% graduation rate and a $19,704 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
21
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Rivers Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,517
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
78%
State
Iowa
City
Storm Lake
Address
610 W 4th St

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 36% of matches over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Will Baumann
Head Volleyball Coach/assistant Director of Athletics
(712) 749-2268·View profile
Charity Anderson
Assistant Volleyball Coach
(712) 749-2029·View profile
Kaitie Laughlin
Assistant Volleyball Coach
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 38% of D3 women's volleyball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
76%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
62%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,572
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$49,156
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 83% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$41,798
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$41,798
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,330
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$19,704
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 60% of D3 women's volleyball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$188,331
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$38,940
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