Brescia University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Owensboro, KY

$24,500

Avg tuition

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About Brescia University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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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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.

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.

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986

Students enrolled

49%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

62% On-campus

38% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 63% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 22% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $5,405
State Grant Aid $4,648
Institution Grant Aid $17,044
Pell Grant Aid $4,713

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

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

9

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

12

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

13

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

15

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.