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About Brescia University

catholic liberal artssmall class sizesbusiness and pre-med focuskentucky private college

Brescia University is a private liberal arts college in Owensboro, KY, known for its catholic liberal arts, small class sizes, and business and pre-med focus. With an acceptance rate of 50%, Brescia University is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 102 students each year. Brescia University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Brescia University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $23,845 per year; the sticker price of $42,254 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Brescia University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

50%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Brescia University

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Essay Strategy
Brescia is a Catholic liberal arts university rooted in Ursuline values of service and community. If your essays touch on faith, service work, or a commitment to helping others, connect those themes explicitly to what draws you to a mission-driven campus.
Application Strategy
Brescia enrolls around 1,500 students, so admissions readers notice when applicants can speak specifically to programs like their social work, education, or nursing tracks. Name the specific major or department you plan to pursue and explain why Brescia's small class sizes and faculty access matter to your goals.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Brescia University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$42k/yr$9.0k
30k-48k~$42k/yr$9.3k
48k-75k~$42k/yr$13.0k
75k-110k~$42k/yr$8.9k
110k+~$42k/yr$5.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$40k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
602
Undergrad Enrollment
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