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Brescia University
  • 4 Year
  • OWENSBORO, KY

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

editorial

Brescia is an above-average private, Catholic university located in Owensboro, Kentucky in the Evansville Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 478 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Brescia acceptance rate is 54%. Popular majors include Social Work and Youth Services, Business, and Psychology. Graduating 43% of students, Brescia alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,700.

About

717 FREDERICA ST
OWENSBORO, KY 42301
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Athletic Division
NAIA
Athletic Conference
River States Conference

Brescia University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Brescia Admissions

Acceptance Rate
54%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
920-1190
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$13,796 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$23,641 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
89%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
91%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 11 responses
91%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 11 responses
73%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 11 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    38%
  • On Campus
    33%
  • Online
    30%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
478 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
73
Undergrads Over 25
19%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
45%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 5 responses
  • Interlatching
    60%
  • Determined
    20%
  • Engaged
    20%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
61%
Poll
82%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 11 responses
Poll
50%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 12 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 5 responses
  • Brescia is my home away from home.
    60%
  • Excellent!
    20%
  • Yes
    20%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
43%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 8 responses

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