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Brescia University

Owensboro, Kentucky · Private (nonprofit)

Feb 1Application deadline

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N/ACampus
C+Academics
BAdmissions
BStudent Life
B-Overall

About

Brescia University is located in Owensboro, Kentucky. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 538 students.

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Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$30,450
Out-of-state tuition$30,450
Room & board$10,935
Avg aid package$24,180
Students receiving aid43%
Pell grant recipients43%

Brescia University aims to provide an affordable, quality liberal arts education, enabling students to achieve meaningful careers and fulfilling personal lives. The university offers generous academic scholarships to help students pursue their educational goals. Students can also apply for various scholarships and grants, including those for first-time bachelor's degree earners.

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Admissions

Application info

Acceptance rate35%
Average GPA3.00
Student–faculty ratio8:1
Test optionalYes
Application fee$25

Application dates

Regular DecisionFeb 1
PriorityMar 1

Brescia University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate ranges from 50 to 59%, making it an averagely selective institution. The university welcomes international students and has rolling admissions for most programs.

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Academics

Graduation rate45%
Retention rate57%
Student–faculty ratio8:1
Full-time faculty63%

Brescia University offers a student-centered environment directed to academic and moral excellence. The university emphasizes service and leadership, educating in mind, body, and spirit through challenging academics. Students benefit from small class sizes and a focus on helping them become all that they can be.

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$45,500
Avg starting salary$48,000
Job placement rate90%
Earn more than HS grad68%
Loan default (3 yr)6%
Loan repayment (3 yr)49%

Brescia University focuses on preparing students for rewarding careers and service to others. Graduates are instilled with the resolve to lead generous lives of service and leadership, making a difference in their communities and the world. The university provides enriching off-campus learning opportunities, particularly in areas like business, education, and social work.

Student life

Demographics

Small School
538Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 57%Male 43%
60% WhiteRacial diversity
White 60%Black 9%Hispanic 4%Asian 3%Other 23%
Campus housingYes

Brescia University offers a diverse number of organizations and clubs for students, ranging from leadership-focused groups to those centered on fun and fellowship. The campus community is characterized as close-knit and friendly, fostering a family-like atmosphere where involvement and kindness are valued. Students can participate in various campus events, such as bingo nights, casino nights, and movie screenings.

Student reviews

Professors

Current Student

Students gave high marks to the professorial staff, reporting that they “have your best interests at heart,” “are always willing to help you whenever you need their help,” and are “focused on making successful people out of the students that come through Brescia.”

Current Student

Students did complain that the “degree offerings are fairly narrow.” However, most students felt that the education they received at Brescia left them “a little more aware, a lot brighter, and a whole lot more prepared for life.”

Campus and vibes

Student

I begin my graduate program in the fall of 2025. I am looking forward to learning more about the campus, the history, and the great academic record the school has to offer.

Student

The university is really small, as is the campus. The university is the right fit if you want a small college and small classes and a lot of close connections to your professors. If you want to live the college experience and live a city life it is not the best choice.

Current Student

Students describe Brescia as “a Catholic liberal arts university with a small class room size and hometown feel” with a focus on “helping students become all that they can be in a small class atmosphere where learning, morality, and servant leadership are encouraged.”

Current Student

The “intimate” environment is “wonderful for students who want individual attention” and provides students with “the chance to succeed academically, socially, and spiritually.”

About Brescia University

Brescia University is dedicated to providing a safe, protected, and orderly environment. The university employs a professional security staff and encourages students to report suspicious activity. For immediate help, students can dial 270-686-4300 for Brescia Security and 911 for area law enforcement.

Brescia University offers an honors program designed for students seeking research and scholarship opportunities. The program emphasizes advanced research skills and interdisciplinary perspectives. Students can participate in honors seminars and tutorials, culminating in an honors project or thesis.

Brescia University welcomes international students and provides support through various resources. The university offers special housing for international students during their first year to support their transition. International students contribute to a diverse campus community, enriching the student experience.

Endowment$15,199,816
Avg faculty salary$68,952

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