Founded in 1891 as Buena Vista College, it is a private college located in Storm Lake, Iowa. There are about 1,200 students studying at the university presently.Undergraduate students can select from several majors, minors and pre-professional programs. The university offers its study programs through its different schools, namely, School of Business, School of Communication and Arts, School of Education and Exercise Science, School of Science and School of Social Science, Philosophy and Religion. Buena Vista's Professional & Online Studies locations are located in 14 communities around the state and offer a range of bachelor's degrees.