Buena Vista University Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
1%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Buena Vista University has a diverse student body with 20% 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
80.1%(1,492)
Hispanic
10.1%(189)
African American
2.6%(48)
Asian
0.8%(14)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(18)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
2.3%(42)
Unknown
3.1%(57)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment2,634
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 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
31.8%(600)
Women
68.0%(1,283)
Other
0.2%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men600

23% of total enrollment

Women1,283

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 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(16)
18-19
27.5%(397)
20-21
29.3%(423)
22-24
12.3%(178)
25+
29.7%(428)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(1)
22-24
13.6%(69)
25+
86.2%(439)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

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 74% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.7%(160)
Out-of-State
25.3%(55)
International
0.9%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State160

74% of student body

Out-of-State55

25% of student body

International2

1% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age