C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia, founded in 1950, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its nine-acre campus is located near downtown Owensboro, 32 miles southeast of Evansville, Ind., and 125 miles west of Louisville. Web Site www.brescia.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 1,272 Women 897 (70.5%) Men 375 (29.5%) Graduate Students 20 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 47% of 4,438 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.02 SAT Math 460-520 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 405-515 range of middle 50% SAT Writing ACT Composite 20-26 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $34,550 Tuition and Fees $21,850 Room and Board $9,150 Average Percent of Need Met Average Freshman Award $23,315 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $19,060
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 43% of classes 10-19 students: 44% of classes 20-29 students: 9% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Owensboro Population 58,416 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Freshmen are not guaranteed housing 83% of freshmen, 41% of all students National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 70% of women participate 30% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 61.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 13.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian 11.1% Black/African-American 5.2% Hispanic/Latino 0.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 50.7% White 31.7% Unknown 1.8% from 6 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 2 History 2 Academic Electives 2 Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required August 23 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 717 Frederica Street City, State, Zip Owensboro, KY 42301-3023 Phone (270) 686-4241 Fax (270) 686-6422 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@brescia.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $25 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for some freshmen 1 required for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 47% of 4,438 applicants were admitted 50% of 2,967 applicants were admitted 42% of 1,471 applicants were admitted 152 (7%) of 2,094 admitted students enrolled 70 (5%) of 1,472 admitted students enrolled 59 (9%) of 622 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math 460-520 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 0% Score of 500-600 20% Score of 400-500 80% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading 405-515 range of middle 50% Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.02 3.75 and Above 19% 3.50-3.74 18% 3.25-3.49 20% 3.00-3.24 16% 2.50-2.99 20% 2.00-2.49 7% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite 20-26 range of middle 50% Score of 30-36 2% Score of 24-29 27% Score of 18-23 58% Score of 12-17 13% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $34,550 Tuition and Fees $21,850 Room and Board $9,150 Books and Supplies $1,000 Other Expenses $2,550 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline August 1 Final deadline August 23 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 001958 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 193 (90.8%) of freshmen 193 (94.3%) of applicants 193 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $23,315 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 136 (78.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,904 Received by 116 (11.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $1,223 Received by 174 (96.6%) of aid recipients 17 (5.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,102 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 925 (94.4%) of undergraduates 899 (97.2%) of applicants 899 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need Average Award $25,489 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift Received by 735 (79.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,811 Received by 615 (8.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,452 Received by 330 (44.8%) of aid recipients 57 (6.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $16,191
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 66% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $19,060 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 5.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 7.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans, Private loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 330 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Art/Fine Arts, Creative Writing, Journalism/Publications, Music Number of Awards 21 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Leadership Number of Awards 17 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $909
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Applied Mathematics, General Art Teacher Education Art/Art Studies, General Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Banking and Financial Support Services Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business/Commerce, General Chemistry, General Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Finance, General Graphic Design History, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mathematics and Computer Science Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other Political Science and Government, General Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Psychology, General Social Sciences, General Social Work Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Theology/Theological Studies
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Public administration and social services, Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 43% of classes 10-19 students: 44% of classes 20-29 students: 9% of classes 30-39 students: 4% of classes 10-19 students: 89% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 74,290 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 90 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Science in Teacher Leadership, Master of Business Administration, Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Management Master's Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General Curriculum and Instruction Social Work
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Owensboro Population 58,416 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Small city Campus Map Nearest Airport 125 mile(s) from campus in Nashville Campus Size 9 acres Nearest Bus Station Owensboro Weather Nearest Train Station 2 mile(s) from campus Temperature 23.2 average low in January, 83.5 average high in September Rain 130 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 59% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 83% of freshmen, 41% of all students Freshmen are required to live on campus Freshmen are not guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Not available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Golf x x x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Track And Field x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, soccer, table tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, concert band, drama theatre, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper 70% of women participate 30% of men participate
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 1,272 Women 897 (70.5%) Men 375 (29.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 710 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 25 All Graduate Students 20 Yes 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5% Asian 11.1% Black/African-American 5.2% Hispanic/Latino 0.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 50.7% White 31.7% Unknown 1.8% from 6 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 61.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 13.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 24.8% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 27.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017