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Brescia University

Owensboro, KY · City · 545 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Brescia University is a close-knit Catholic liberal arts institution in Owensboro, Kentucky, celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to the Ursuline tradition of personal attention, service, and social justice. The university is particularly well-known for its exceptional, highly ranked programs in Social Work, Education, and Business, which emphasize practical, career-ready skills. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, supportive culture shaped by NAIA varsity athletics, active student organizations, and a deep-seated dedication to community service. What truly sets Brescia apart is its "Caritas" philosophy, which integrates charity and mutual respect into both the curriculum and daily campus life, preparing graduates to be compassionate, values-driven leaders.


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
Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
116 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$44,328
Avg net price
$8,709
Room & board
$13,200
Tuition
$31,550
Books & supplies
$3,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,977
$30–48k
$9,343
$48–75k
$12,984
$75–110k
$8,910
$110k+
$5,548
Admissions
Admit rate
35%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
22

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Essay Requirements

Brescia University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
4-yr on-time completion
44%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
37%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,897
Median earnings (10yr)
$45,500
Median debt
$29,430
Monthly loan payment
$312
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,750$31,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,682
Student Body
Men 45%Women 55%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
43%
First-generation
45%
Median family income
$34,373
Independent students
56%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
6%
Black
13%
Asian
3%
Non-resident
8%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
12%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,897
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$17M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$6,182/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,749
Federal loan rate
52%

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