Named America's Best Value School among Midwest regional universities — over 99 percent of our students are eligible for financial aid.
Undergraduate Student
Explore tuition and fees for full-time, on-campus students at our Storm Lake campus. Includes room, board, and comprehensive fee breakdowns.
Online Undergraduate
Flexible and affordable online programs designed for working adults. Earn your degree on your schedule with competitive per-credit-hour rates.
Graduate Student
Advance your career with BVU graduate programs. View tuition rates for our master's degree offerings and professional development opportunities.
Parents and Families
Financing your child's college education is one of the most important investments your family will make. We're here to help you along that journey!
Tuition & Fees: Living On Campus
| Tuition & Fees | $44,214 $22,107 per semester |
| Food & Housing | $12,757 (average) $6,903 housing, $5,854 food* |
| Total | $56,971 per year |
In addition, we add $4,093 to the estimated total cost of attendance when determining dependent financial need to cover expenses such as books, entertainment, travel expenses, etc., for a residential student as follows:
| Books, course materials, supplies, and equipment | $1,430 |
| Transportation | $1,960 |
| Misc. |
$634 |
| Loan Fee |
$69 |
File For Federal Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in securing financial assistance for college. Filing the FAFSA determines your eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study, as well as many state and institutional aid programs. BVU's FAFSA school code is 001847.
