Brescia University
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$24,500
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About Brescia University
Brescia University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Owensboro, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 893, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 48%. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $24,500.
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- #6 Ranked in Best Online Accelerated Bachelor's Degrees
- #6 Ranked in Best Online Social Work (BSW) Degrees of 2023
- #7 Ranked in Most Popular Online Social Work Degree Programs
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- #10 Ranked in Best Online (MSW) Master's in Social Work Programs of 2023
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
48% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
71% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 985-1085
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards986
Students enrolled
49%
Online student enrollment
11:1
Student to faculty ratio
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Demographics
White
63%
Unknown
16%
Black
11%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Two or more races
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
17
Total Online Enrollment
483
Percent of Programs Online
62% On-campus
38% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 63% online
Bachelor's 22% online
Graduate Certificate 100% online
Master's 100% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $24,500 | $24,500 |
Graduate | $600 | $600 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $3,000 |
On-campus room and board | $10,000 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,000 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,500 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,000 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $39,500 | $39,500 |
Off-campus without family | $41,000 | $41,000 |
Off-campus with family | $29,500 | $29,500 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
34%
State Grant Aid
60%
Institution Grant Aid
87%
Pell Grant
34%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$29k
Average student debt after graduation
$31k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division II
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Small Business Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business/Commerce, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer and Information Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
5English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
9Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
10Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
11Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
13Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Theology/Theological Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
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