Brescia University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. median debt is moderately high. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Brescia University is a private nonprofit institution located in Owensboro, Kentucky with approximately 545 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 35% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $8,709 per year. The graduation rate is 54%, and the typical graduate earns $48,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Brescia University is a private Catholic college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. It was founded as a junior college for women and is now a coeducational institution, offering undergraduate and master's programs.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 46% graduation rate and 57% freshman retention rate suggest that nearly half of students who start here don't finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before enrolling. On the upside, the average net price of $14,626/year is genuinely affordable for a private school, and median debt of $20,185 is relatively manageable against $48,000 in median earnings at 10 years out. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small Catholic community in Owensboro and have a clear academic plan — but ask the admissions office directly why so many students leave, and make sure you have solid support systems in place.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 24% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (545 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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