Buena Vista University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
1%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Buena Vista University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
78.8%(1,149)
Hispanic
11.2%(163)
African American
2.8%(41)
Asian
0.9%(13)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
2.6%(38)
Unknown
2.9%(42)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment1,973
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Buena Vista University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Buena Vista University has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.7%(512)
Women
65.1%(962)
Other
0.2%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men512

26% of total enrollment

Women962

49% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Buena Vista University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 30% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(19)
18-19
27.8%(410)
20-21
28.1%(414)
22-24
13.1%(193)
25+
29.7%(438)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(4)
22-24
12.0%(60)
25+
87.1%(434)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

30%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Buena Vista University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
58.5%(138)
Out-of-State
40.7%(96)
International
0.8%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State138

58% of student body

Out-of-State96

41% of student body

International2

1% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

30%

Non-Traditional Age