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Brescia University, which was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph in 1950, was initially known as Brescia College. In 1998, it began offering graduate degree programs, and was renamed Brescia University. This coeducational, private, Catholic institute is located in Owensboro, Kentucky.
Brescia University awards the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Social Work degrees. Graduate degree programs are also available in management, curriculum and instruction, and business administration. The academic divisions of the university are:
The sports teams of Brescia University, nicknamed the Bearcats, participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball. The athletics department is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Division I, and the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Brescia is in Owensboro, KY. Owensboro is a small city. The school is classified as a Roman Catholic college. Brescia is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Brescia offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, business and management, and family and social work.
Not all applicants to Brescia are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 450 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 540 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 573 students study at Brescia (in 2007-2008).
The school offers a real campus feel. Brescia makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Brescia University
717 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301-3023
General Phone: (270) 685-3131
http://www.brescia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 37 | business, business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 17 | liberal arts and sciences, political science, interdisciplinary studies, English, Spanish language, history, social services |
| Education and Teaching | 15 | elementary school teaching, special ed, curriculum and instruction, middle school teaching, social studies teaching, art education |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 7 | audiology and speech pathology, clinical lab tech |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry, theoretical and mathematical physics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 3 | theological and ministerial studies, religious education, theology |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science, applied mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 2 | commercial art |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Brescia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 88 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Brescia had a total enrollment of 573 students (435 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Brescia offers campus housing for 249 of its 435 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Owensboro, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 582 | 426 | 73% | 109 | 26% |
| Men | 250 | 180 | 72% | 49 | 27% |
| Women | 332 | 246 | 74% | 60 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 450 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,440 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,440 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Brescia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195800)
Brescia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 8 | 12 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $55,310 | 4 | $43,380 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $47,982 | 5 | $44,510 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $39,905 | 4 | $39,644 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $45,572 | 15 | $41,332 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 79 | 72 | 151 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 36 | 58 | 94 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics and Computer Science
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious Education
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Theoretical and Mathematical Physics
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Brescia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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