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Brescia University

Brescia University is a small, private institution located in Owensboro, ky. Founded in 1950, Brescia University offers undergraduate degrees in 49 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 551 undergraduates
cost $27,950 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Brescia University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 50.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.02
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Brescia University is known for one of its top majors: Social Work. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Social Work
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Engineering Technology, General
Human Services, General
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $27,950
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,540
Books & supplies $3,000
Other expenses $2,100
Cost of attendance* $43,590
Average financial aid package $21,301
Estimated cost $22,289 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $27,950
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,540
Books & supplies $3,000
Other expenses $2,100
Cost of attendance* $43,590
Average financial aid package $21,301
Estimated cost $22,289 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Brescia University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 551, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

551

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
65%
African American %
11%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
3%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
0%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Brescia University, students love their Student Government. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301-3023
phone 270-685-3131
address www.brescia.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Alpha chi

Kentucky education association

National society for speech language and hearing association

Zest

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Brescia University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Brescia University?

Brescia University is located in Owensboro, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Brescia University? 

The acceptance rate for Brescia University is 50%.

What’s the average GPA for Brescia University?

The average high school GPA for Brescia University students was 3.02.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Brescia University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Brescia University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $174,360.

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