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Brescia University

Owensboro, KY · City · 545 students
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$8,709
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$45,500
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
35%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Brescia University is a close-knit Catholic liberal arts institution in Owensboro, Kentucky, best known for its values-centered education and acclaimed programs in social work, business, and education. Campus life is defined by a personalized, community-oriented environment where students engage in NAIA athletics, campus ministry, and extensive community service. Grounded in the concept of the "Brescia Difference," the university sets itself apart through an enduring dedication to servant leadership and highly respected, flexible degree offerings, particularly its nationally recognized online and on-campus social work programs.


Wikipedia:Brescia University is a private Catholic college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. It was founded as a junior college for women and is now a coeducational institution, offering undergraduate and master's programs.

Location
Owensboro, KY, 42301-3023 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
116 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$31,550
Housing & food (on campus)$13,200
Books & supplies$3,000
Cost of attendance$44,328
Average net price$8,709
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$31,550
Housing & food (on campus)$13,200
Books & supplies$3,000
Cost of attendance$44,328
Average net price$8,709
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,977
$30–48k
$9,343
$48–75k
$12,984
$75–110k
$8,910
$110k+
$5,548
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
48% graduated · 37% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,897
10 yrs after entry$45,500
Debt
Median at graduation$29,430
Monthly payment$312
Middle 50% owe$8.8k–$31k
90th percentile$39,682
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
35%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
22

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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
43%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$34,373
Independent
56%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
6%
Black
13%
Asian
3%
Non-resident
8%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
12%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,897
After 10 yrs
$45,500
Social Work41
Psychology, General20
Business/Commerce, General20
Accounting and Related Services13
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services10
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities9
Biology, General9
Computer and Information Sciences, General7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
English Language and Literature, General6
Applied Mathematics4
Special Education and Teaching3
Design and Applied Arts3
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology2
Theological and Ministerial Studies2
Political Science and Government2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$6,182/mo
Teaching spend
$8,749
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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