Brescia University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Brescia University is a private research university in Owensboro, Kentucky, enrolling about 545 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 35.24% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $45,500 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,550
- 2024 Average Net Price: $8,709 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 35.24% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 545 87.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.71%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 45.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 8.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 12.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 60.0%
- Average ACT Score: 22
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 686
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,534
- Room & Board: $13,200 annual estimate
Brescia University: what the data shows
Common questions about Brescia University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Brescia University?
Brescia University is located in Owensboro, KY (ZIP 42301-3023).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Brescia University public or private?
Brescia University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Brescia University cost?
Published tuition: $31,550.
Average net price after aid: $8,709.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,977 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,343 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,984 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,910 |
| $110,001+ | $5,548 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $126,200.
How hard is it to get into Brescia University?
Admission rate: 35.24%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Brescia University?
Total enrollment: 545 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 686 students.
Graduate enrollment: 130 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Brescia University?
150%-time completion rate: 53.71%.
First-year retention: 67.4%.
What do graduates of Brescia University earn?
Median earnings: $39,897 six years after entry; $45,500 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $29,430.
42.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Brescia University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Social Work (40 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (29 completions)
- Psychology, General (21 completions)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (11 completions)
- Accounting (11 completions)
- General Studies (8 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (6 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (5 completions)
- Applied Mathematics, General (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Brescia University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 35.24%; completion rate 53.71%; median earnings $45,500 at 10 years; net price $8,709. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$31,550
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Brescia University was $31,550.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$8,709
2024 Value
In 2024 Brescia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,709.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$34,836 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$8,709 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$126,200 4-Year Tuition
$13,200 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$3,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$47,750 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$191,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Brescia University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
42.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
51.91% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Brescia University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Brescia University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $19,640 | $19,640 | $12,172 |
| 2014 | $19,990 | $19,990 | $10,505 |
| 2015 | $20,440 | $20,440 | $10,731 |
| 2016 | $21,100 | $21,100 | $12,088 |
| 2017 | $21,550 | $21,550 | $13,312 |
| 2018 | $22,100 | $22,100 | $13,106 |
| 2019 | $23,500 | $23,500 | $12,270 |
| 2020 | $25,100 | $25,100 | $13,831 |
| 2021 | $26,950 | $26,950 | $13,626 |
| 2022 | $27,950 | $27,950 | $16,787 |
| 2023 | $30,450 | $30,450 | $14,626 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
35.24% Acceptance Rate
2,534 Total Applicants
877 Students Admitted
151 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.22% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Brescia University reported total enrollment of about 545 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (57.6%), Black or African American (12.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (11.7%). About 42.65% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Brescia University in 2024 is 545 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 686 students. Graduate enrollment is about 130 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 57.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.78% 100% Completion Time
53.71% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.78% of students graduating from Brescia University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Social Work: 8% male / 92% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 72% male / 28% female
- Psychology, General: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Brescia University.
Return on Investment
$29,430 Median Student Debt
$45,500 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
64.68% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1206.12% Return on Investment
6.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Brescia University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Social Work: 40 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 29 completions
3. Psychology, General: 21 completions
4. Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: 11 completions
5. Accounting: 11 completions
6. General Studies: 8 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
8. Elementary Education and Teaching: 6 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Brescia University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Brescia University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Brescia University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 60.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,182
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,749
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Brescia University is a private non-profit institution located in Owensboro, KY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Social Work, Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 545 students. Student body composition includes White (57.6%), Black or African American (12.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.7%). It is selective, with an admission rate of 35.24%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 22. The 150%-time completion rate is 53.71%. Approximately 42.65% of students receive Pell Grants. About 45.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Owensboro, KY 42301-3023
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Brescia University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Brescia University located?
Brescia University is located in Owensboro, KY.
What is Brescia University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Brescia University is 35.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,534 applicants and 877 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Brescia University cost?
Reported tuition is $31,550 and average net price is $8,709 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,200 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Brescia University?
Brescia University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 686 students, White (57.6%), Black or African American (12.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Brescia University?
About 45.2% of students at Brescia University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Brescia University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Brescia University reports midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Brescia University earn?
Median earnings are $39,897 six years after entry and $45,500 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Brescia University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Brescia University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $29,430.
Is Brescia University public or private?
Brescia University is a private nonprofit institution located in Owensboro, KY.
Is Brescia University an HBCU?
No. Brescia University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Brescia University a tribal college?
No. Brescia University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Owensboro, Kentucky city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.