Brescia University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Owensboro, KY that costs an average of $14,909 a year after financial aid, admits 35% of applicants and graduates 49% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,909
Acceptance rate
35%
Graduation rate
49%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,034

Private nonprofitSmall city545 undergraduates

Cost of Brescia University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$46,853
Tuition and fees, in-state$32,550
Housing and food (on campus)$13,700
Books and supplies$3,000
Average net price after aid$14,909

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,160
$30,001–48,000$10,647
$48,001–75,000$12,278
$75,001–110,000$12,383
$110,001+$18,767

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Brescia University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate35%
Test scoresNeither required nor recommended

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate49%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$45,019
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,034
Rank in Kentucky (earnings)14th of 29 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants50%
Students with federal loans52%

Majors and programs at Brescia University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (29)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$46,279—
Social Work57$40,894$29,600
Accounting and Related Services23——
Agricultural Business and Management———
Applied Mathematics8——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology3——
Biology14——
Business/Commerce49——
Chemistry3——
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions1——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services15——
Computer and Information Sciences9——
Design and Applied Arts4——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft———
English Language and Literature9——
Fine and Studio Arts2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
History3——
Leisure and Recreational Activities———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities17——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries———
Political Science and Government5——
Psychology38—$27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Social Sciences———
Special Education and Teaching5——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2——
Theological and Ministerial Studies4——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies1——

Associate's degree programs (9)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business/Commerce———
Engineering Technologies/Technicians2——
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences4——
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills———
Human Services7——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities1——
Psychology———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Social Work45$54,881$38,346
Business Administration, Management and Operations16——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services24—$61,014
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Psychology10——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services2——

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About Brescia University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationOwensboro, KY
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates545
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitebrescia.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Brescia University's acceptance rate?

Brescia University admits 35% of applicants, making it selective.

How much does Brescia University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $46,853 a year (tuition and fees: $32,550). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,909 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,160.

How much do Brescia University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,034 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 14th of 29 similar colleges in Kentucky. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($46,279 a year after graduation).

What is Brescia University's graduation rate?

49% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.