39%

Acceptance Rate

$19,592

Avg.Financial Aid

001958

FAFSA Code

Brescia University

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Private, Not-For-Profit

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Roman Catholic

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    SACSCOC

  • Website

    www.brescia.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    1,015

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Brescia University (BU) is a Catholic, liberal arts institution that was founded in 1919 by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. 

The university advanced its innovation in the informative delivery systems, especially in the expansion of best practices in on-campus and online learning. It is a private not-for-profit type institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky. With a total enrolment of 1,298 students, the school has a total enrolment of the continuous academic year. It provides a cohesive education environment. It follows an open admission policy. The university has a student to faculty ratio of 13:1.

The university provides a speciality in majors such as Accounting, American studies, Architecture, Biochemistry, etc. the university is famous for Criminal Justice, Law enforcement Administration, Paralegal, and Marketing. It has 1,261 undergraduates and 37 as postgraduates as its total enrolment.

The college provides numerous courses in Nursing, Healthcare, Legal/Criminal Justice, and Business and provides bachelor's and master’s degrees in all of them. The college has another campus in the USA in Providence. Along with on-site education, the college imparts various degrees in online format also. The campus is easy to get to and is near to restaurants, markets, housing, shops, and internet access. All the campuses provide real-world experience with coursework and case studies which helps the students to connect with industry.


Online Education at Brescia University

The university believes that all the students who want to learn should be permitted to do so in a setup that suits their specific requirements. The online programs were designed to bring the classroom to the students.

The online programs allow the accessibility, adaptability, and affordability you require to move forward in your career with least interruption to other responsibilities.

Brescia Moodle is the learning management system adopted by the university to provide online education to the students. The online programs are rich in relevant tools required for each program.


Reviews

Following are some of the rankings and reviews of the university. The rankings are given according to the U.S.News. 

  • The professors are very good and friendly. It is a relatively small university which enables everyone to know each other.

  • The online assistance staffs are really good and usually reply to the email within a day.

  • The online courses are flexible and completely convenient with the lifestyle. 

  • The campus is safe. There are many support systems available to assist in any personal or academic problems.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Address

717 Frederica St

Rankings

According to US News, Brescia University has positioned as :

  • #29 in regional college south (tie)

  • #14 in best value schools

  • #60 in top performers in social mobility.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    None

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    39%

  • SAT Range

    1000 - 1220

  • SAT/ACT

    Neither required nor recommended

  • ACT Range

    19 - 25

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $25

  • Accept Common App

    None

Getting into Brescia University is easy with its online application throughout the year and with an application fee of $25, it is easy for all those who want to pursue business, Healthcare, and many more, along with online education also.

  • There is a requirement for SAT, ACT to get into Brescia University.

  • There is a requirement for GPA. Students are requested to go to the admission catalogue for more information.

  • To get into Brescia University:

    • Fill the online form

    • Talk to an admission counsellor and submit all the relevant documents.

    • Talk to financial aid counsellors.

    • Start studying to clear the test scores/proficiency tests as necessary.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $13,413

  • Average Annual Cost

    $21,500

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $36,450

  • Other Fees

    $600

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $9,350

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,000

Total One Year Cost

$36,450

For studying at Brescia University for the undergraduate program, its tuition fee is $23,500 for in-state, and its average annual cost is $13,312.

The room and board expenses are $9,940. The cost of the college is almost at par with other colleges that provide courses in nursing, healthcare, etc. the kind of study material and coursework which college provides can be justified with the cost.

About 89% of the full-time undergraduates receive need-based financial aid in the form of scholarship or grant award around $14,007.

What is the Annual Average Cost?

In addition, there are costs such as books and supplies, room and

board, other fees, and budget for other expenses which would amount to 1500-2500 dollars.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

63%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

100%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

49%

Male Professors

51%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Social Work

    80 Graduates

  • Human Services, General

    27 Graduates

  • Business/Commerce, General

    14 Graduates

  • Psychology, General

    14 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    12 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    9 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    7 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    7 Graduates

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...

    12 Graduates

  • Accounting and Related Services

    9 Graduates

  • Biology, General

    7 Graduates

  • Communication Disorders Sciences an...

    7 Graduates

  • Theological and Ministerial Studies

    6 Graduates

  • Teacher Education and Professional...

    4 Graduates

  • Chemistry

    3 Graduates

  • Computer and Information Sciences,...

    3 Graduates

  • Design and Applied Arts

    3 Graduates

  • English Language and Literature, Ge...

    3 Graduates

  • Engineering, Other

    2 Graduates

  • Political Science and Government

    2 Graduates

  • Applied Mathematics

    1 Graduates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Healt...

    1 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

952

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

58%

Full-time / Part-time

79% / 21%

Students Gender

Male

29%

US National: 44%

Female

71%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

61%

Unknown

14%

Black

13%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

1%

Non Resident alien

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska native

1%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

3%

Unknown Location

32%

Out Of State

65%

In State

0%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$50,402 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 58% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

58%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

N/A

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Bearcats

School Colors

blue, gold, and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NAIA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

1

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $9,940 per year for living on campus. The university has enrolled around 31% male and 69% female students.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$29,700/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,100/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$22,694 - $35,227

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$236 - $366

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

95%

Average Aid Per Year

$19,592

Students Receiving Federal Grants

50%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,973

Students Receiving State Aid

68%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,627

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

94%

Average Aid Per Year

$13,803

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$22,412

$30K - $48K

$19,086

$48K - $75K

$21,776

$75K - $110K

$16,585

> $110K

$16,121

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$449,441

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$777,812

Financial aids are available in the form of State, Federal and institutional grants, and student loans.

For getting the financial aid student has to fill up the FAFSA form, this form contains all the information of the student's family income and then they determine how much a student can pay for the college. Brescia University has full time trained financial aid staff that is available to help the students in dealing with the finances of the college.

  • Federal-Aid provided to the students include Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized loan, Robert C. Bryd Honors Scholarship, and so on.

  • State Aid includes the Kentucky Tuition Grant, College Access Program, and Kentucky Coal County College Completion Scholarship.

  • Institutional Aid includes the Athletic Grants, Catholic Connection Grant, and Talent Grant Program.

  • The Military Aid includes the Post 9/11 GI Bill.

Brescia University FAFSA Code- 001958.

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