School Information

21.5
Total Enrollment 725
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Brescia University

http://www.brescia.edu
717 Frederica St, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-3023
(270) 685-3131

Brescia University is a Catholic, liberal arts institution founded in the Ursuline tradition of personal and social transformation through education. Directed to academic and moral excellence in a student centered environment, Brescia offers undergraduate and graduate programs that serve students who seek success through rewarding careers and service to others.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Brescia University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 78.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $16,838), and 66% receive loans ($4,742 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,600. Off campus it is around $5,100.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Brescia University is $10,994 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 677 people applied to Brescia University. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (61.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 27.0% accepted (30.0% male and 26.0% female)

Of the 670 undergraduate students at Brescia University, 27.0% are part-time. A majority (62.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 62.0% of the 55 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     85.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     57.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     45.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 1-877-273-7242
Admissions Office Email info@brescia.edu
Admissions Office Address 717 Frederica Street Owensboro, Kentucky 42301
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.brescia.edu/admissions/transfer_students/
Admissions Website http://www.brescia.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.brescia.edu/admissions/apply_now.php
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Brescia University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 510
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Brescia University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 4 19 8
Accounting 0 14
Business Administration and Management, General 8
Business/Commerce, General 4 5
Education 16 1
Art Teacher Education 0
Curriculum and Instruction 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 6
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 9
Engineering 0
Engineering, Other 0
English language and literature/letters 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 3
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
History 0
History, General 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0 6
Mathematics and statistics 1
Applied Mathematics 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 1
Mathematics and Computer Science 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Physical sciences 0
Chemistry, General 0
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics 0
Psychology 0
Psychology, General 0
Public administration and social service professions 11
Social Work 11
Social sciences 1
Political Science and Government, General 1
Social Sciences, General 0
Theology and religious vocations 0 0 2
Religious Education 0
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 0 0 0
Theology/Theological Studies 2
Visual and performing arts 6
Art/Art Studies, General 2
Commercial and Advertising Art 4
 
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