Brescia University
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Originally founded as a junior college for women, Brescia University currently serves a coeducational community of approximately 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students. Located in Owensboro, this Catholic university is consistently ranked as one of the best online colleges in Kentucky. The school's online catalog features individual general education courses, four associate degrees, six bachelor's degrees, a post-bachelor's certificate in accounting, and three master's degrees. Integrated studies programs are available at the associate and bachelor's levels, offering students the opportunity to engage in an individualized curriculum according to their specific personal and professional goals. Online applications are accepted year round. There is no fee to apply, and accepted online students can begin taking classes at any time. Many online courses utilize an accelerated eight-week format, creating a quick and efficient path to graduation. Specific admission requirements vary by program and student status.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Considered (not required) |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |