Brescia University
Owensboro, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 702
Graduate Enrollment: 89
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Roman Catholic
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, very small, primarily residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 53.13%
Male/Female: 26% / 74% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 25.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.5% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 25.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 64.5%
Black: 12.0%
Hispanic: 6.8%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 12.8%
Black: 12.0%
Hispanic: 6.8%
Asian: 2.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 0.4%
Unknown race: 12.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $37,749
In-State tuition: $26,950Out-of-State tuition: $26,950
Estimated books and supplies: $3,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,204 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,100 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,100 (2022)
Average Family Income: $61,601 (2017)
Median Family Income: $34,373 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 7.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 9.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $29,430 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $312 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,206 |
| $30k-48k | $11,098 |
| $48k-75k | $13,916 |
| $75k-110k | $13,456 |
| $110k+ | $17,435 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 34%6-year graduation rate: 49%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.2% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $29,430 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $20,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,429 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 73.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 35.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,300 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,017 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 10 | $31,871 ($2,656) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $32,248 | $316 | ||
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 25 | $30,062 | $212 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 70 | $49,254 | $376 | $35,413 ($2,951) | $43,165 ($3,597) |
| Master's Degree | Social Work. | 28 | $305 | $40,536 ($3,378) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 13 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Accounting and Related Services. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $51,327Full time faculty: 45%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,465,797 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $17,399,771 (2022)