Brescia University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	340
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	53%
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	49%

Located in Owensboro, Kentucky, Brescia University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Brescia University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Brescia University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Brescia University is reported to be 49%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Brescia University is 66% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Brescia University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

53.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,950

Cost of attendance at Brescia University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,950

Cost of attendance at Brescia University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Brescia University received on average $23,641 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,641

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	63	41%	$4,499	$283,414
Other Federal Grant	63	41%	$4,865	$306,489
State Grant/Scholarships	101	65%	$5,018	$506,857
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	136	88%	$18,008	$2,449,050
Total Grant & Scholarships	138	89%	$23,641	$3,262,396

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Brescia University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Brescia University students is 49.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 51.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.9%.

49.3%

African American 50.0% 9 students
white 50.9% 56 students
unknown 70.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball River States
Basketball River States
Track and Cross Country River States

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Brescia University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Brescia University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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