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Tight-knitUrban
Known for business — close-knit campus
Brescia University is a private institution in Owensboro with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 538 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,500 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,626.
Established
1925
Mascot
Bearcat
Type
Private college
Conference
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35%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
538Students
8:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$45,500Earnings 10yr
$14,626Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate34.6%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$30,450
Room & Board$10,935
Books & Supplies$3,000
Total Cost of Attendance$41,865
Average Net Price$14,626
Median Debt at Graduation$29,430
Monthly Payment (10yr)$312
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,897
$30–48K$10,651
$48–75K$12,467
$75–110K$14,790
$110K+$20,215
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$14,626
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4300.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,185
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
3
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (49)
Student Body
Undergrads
538
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%
Race & Ethnicity
White 60%
Black 9%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Int'l 8%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate46.0%
Freshman Retention56.8%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$39,897
8 Years$40,820
10 Years$45,500
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$44,500
Men
$53,100
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
95Average
Estimated from KY state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Nashvillepop. 690K
112 mi(194 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
147 mi(255 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
178 mi(309 min)