Brescia University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Brescia University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 650 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1950 and is one of the 4 colleges and schools located in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Brescia University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

At Brescia University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
37
Brescia University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 37 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Business, Psychology, Accounting and Finance, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Brescia University is fair at 77% (above Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Brescia University is low - 35%.

Student to faculty ratio at Brescia University is good: 9:1. Read more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are very high, about $27,000 per year. The additional fees at Brescia University beyond tuition are nearly $1,000; this comes to $28,000 annually.

Read the details about Brescia University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
50%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,936 applications were submitted and 975 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Brescia University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Brescia University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Brescia University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Brescia University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime numbers, Brescia University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Brescia University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Brescia University
717 Frederica St
Owensboro, Kentucky
42301-3023, USA
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