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Buena Vista University Football

Buena Vista University (BVU) · Storm Lake, Iowa · Private nonprofit university

Somewhat Recognized
NCAA IIIAmerican Rivers Conference
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Acceptance rate78%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate62%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,890Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty13 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Men's Football coaches

Coaches at Buena Vista University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Buena Vista University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division III
Conference
American Rivers Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
bvuathletics.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 930–1130
ACTMiddle 50%: 19–26

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Popular majors

AccountingAgribusiness/Agricultural Business OperationsAnimal Sciences, GeneralArtificial IntelligenceBanking and Financial Support ServicesBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiomedical Sciences, General
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
13 : 1
Graduation rate
62% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$41,798
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$18,156
Campus

Where it is

Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.

Location
Storm Lake, Iowa
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Time zone
Central
Website
bvu.edu
Overview

About Buena Vista University Football

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Buena Vista University (BVU) competes in NCAA Division III Football as a member of the American Rivers Conference. The program has 9 coaches on staff, led by Austin Dickinson, the Head Football Coach. Buena Vista University is a small private school in Storm Lake, Iowa with 1,890 undergraduates, a 78% acceptance rate and an average net price of $18,156 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Buena Vista University Football

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail the head coach and any assistant who recruits your position. Coaches read emails addressed to them by name.
  2. Lead with your numbersDivision III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so coaches care about academics as much as performance. Lead with both.
  3. Show the academic fitAdmitted students typically score 930 - 1130 on the SAT and 19-26 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  4. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up after a week, and again after your next game or meet with updated numbers.
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Questions

Buena Vista University Football FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

What division is Buena Vista University Football?

Buena Vista University competes in NCAA Division III Football.

What conference is Buena Vista University Football in?

The American Rivers Conference.

How many coaches does Buena Vista University Football have?

9 coaches, led by Austin Dickinson, the Head Football Coach.

How much does Buena Vista University cost?

In-state tuition is $41,798 and out-of-state tuition is $41,798 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,156.

What is the Buena Vista University acceptance rate?

78% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Buena Vista University Football coaches?

Create a free AthleticScholar account to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026