Owensboro, KY
717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301
http://www.brescia.edu
Brescia University is a private, online, Catholic university in Owensboro, KY. We've ranked it #620 in America on our best colleges list, and admission is somewhat competitive, with a 39% acceptance rate. It has a very small student body with full-time enrollment of 679 students. Brescia has 20 possible majors across six disciplines. The most frequently picked majors are Social Work and Youth Services, Business, and Human Services, which all together are selected by 62% of students. If you would like to study religious studies while living in Kentucky, Brescia is a great choice for you, because its religious studies program ranks 7th in the state. Also, Brescia University places 1st in KY for best online colleges. For students not receiving aid, tuition is $20,995 per year. Before you decide not to apply due to cost constraints, be aware that a huge majority of Brescia undergrads is awarded grant or scholarship funding. 34% of Brescia University undergraduates end up receiving a diploma, hoping to land their dream jobs. On average, graduates make an annual income of $29,700 two years after receiving their diplomas. After an additional four years of experience, the alumni's average income rises 35% to $40,100, which is comparable to the national median earnings for individuals. Those of you applying may like to be aware that only 23% of prospective students submit the SAT and it costs $25 to apply. Also, 62% of first-time students continue to pursue their studies the next year, and 100% of courses are small, with 20 to 39 students. Respecting your wallet, be aware that for households with a yearly income of less than $30k, the average net tuition cost is $9,988 each year and 50% of undergraduates receive Pell grants to subsidize their education. In terms of demographics, 15% of students come from a household with an annual income of over $110k and 60% of undergrads are White. To wrap things up, 9% of alumni default on their student loans and six years after receiving their degrees, 1/4th of graduates rake in $56,400 or more.
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Party Scene
8.00
Location
8.76
Dorms
9.01
Campus Food
8.24
Student Life
9.21
Safety
SAT Score
1000-1220
ACT Score
19-25
Average Aid Awarded
Students Recieving Financial Aid
35%
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Social Work and Youth Services
Business
Human Services
Accounting
Liberal Arts and Humanities
Psychology
Biology
Arts