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Brescia University
- 717 Frederica St
- Owensboro, KY 42301
- OPEID College Code: 00195800
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- General Phone: (270) 685-3131
- President: Rev. Larry Hostetter, S.t.d.
- Website: www.brescia.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 573
- College Mascot: Bearcats

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Business Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 175 | 207 | 382 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 119 (68%) | 161 (78%) | 280 (73%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 45 (38%) | 48 (30%) | 93 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 6 | 7% |
| ACT ® Exam | 80 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 290 | 460 |
| SAT ® Math | 390 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 38% | 82% | 98% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,747 | $3,819 | $4,434 | $7,551 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 166 | 185 | 152 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $14,220 | $13,400 | $12,400 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,220 | $13,400 | $12,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,100 | $5,800 | $5,480 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,100 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $23,320 | $22,200 | $20,880 |
| Out of State | $23,320 | $22,200 | $20,880 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $22,320 | $21,500 | $20,500 |
| Out of State | $22,320 | $21,500 | $20,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,220 | $16,400 | $15,400 |
| Out of State | $17,220 | $16,400 | $15,400 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 573 Undergraduate: 536 Graduate: 37
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 250 Female: 323
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 233 Female: 303
- Graduate Gender Male: 17 Female: 20
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 388 Part-Time: 185
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 386 Part-Time: 150
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2 Part-Time: 35
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 44 | 8% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 43 | 8% |
| Asian | 8 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2% |
| White | 462 | 81% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 108 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 114 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 107 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 85 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 40 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 40 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 37 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 24 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Age Uknown | 15 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 128 | 101 | 27 |
| Faculty Status | 52 | 36 | 16 |
| Tenured Faculty | 18 | 18 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 51 | 35 | 16 |
| Primarily Instruction | 51 | 35 | 16 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 22 | 21 | 1 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 49 | 39 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 11 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,384 (32) | $46,435 (16) | $42,334 (16) |
| Professor | $59,068 (5) | $61,549 (2) | $57,414 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $47,473 (10) | $49,832 (6) | $43,935 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,735 (13) | $40,108 (8) | $39,139 (5) |
| Instructor | $33,418 (4) | - (-) | $33,418 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,139 (3) | $63,270 (1) | $45,074 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $63,270 (1) | $63,270 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,074 (2) | - (-) | $45,074 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,167 (35) | $46,748 (17) | $41,728 (18) |
| Professor | $59,068 (5) | $61,549 (2) | $57,414 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $47,864 (11) | $50,109 (7) | $43,935 (4) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,354 (15) | $40,108 (8) | $38,493 (7) |
| Instructor | $33,418 (4) | - (-) | $33,418 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,059,813 | $474,738 | $585,075 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 45% | 55% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 161 | 71 | 90 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 147 | 70 | 77 |
| Baseball | 26 | 26 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 11 | 17 |
| Golf | 5 | - | 5 |
| Soccer | 43 | 24 | 19 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 14 | 5 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $11,400 | $9,714 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,359 | $3,038 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 31% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 100% |
| White | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 30% |
| 5 Years | 48% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 6 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 3 | - |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | 3 | - |
| Burglary | - | 5 |
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