# Brescia University

Private nonprofit college in Owensboro, KY. IPEDS ID 156356.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/brescia-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/brescia-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 35% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $8,709 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 54%; beats 68% of KY colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $45,500; beats 54% of KY colleges and 27% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,185

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,977 |
| 30-48k | $9,343 |
| 48-75k | $12,984 |
| 75-110k | $8,910 |
| 110k+ | $5,548 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.19 years on average (36% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $45,500 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,977 | $37,614 | 3.1 years |
| 30-48k | $9,343 | $39,147 | 3.3 years |
| 48-75k | $12,984 | $54,403 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $8,910 | $37,333 | 3.1 years |
| 110k+ | $5,548 | $23,246 | 1.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $44,328
- Tuition and fees: $31,550
- Housing and meals: $10,935; books: $3,000

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,534 applicants, 877 admitted, 151 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 35%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 35%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (30 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | $37,841 | $56,285 | $49,254 |
| Agricultural Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | $22,619 | not reported | $32,248 |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | $42,269 | not reported | $24,415 |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Social Work → Social worker: median wage $58,920 (Owensboro, KY), $59,100 (KY), $59,550 (U.S.)
- Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer: median wage $102,010 (Owensboro, KY), $109,010 (KY), $135,980 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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