Brescia University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,000

3.85% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$16,127

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

50.4%

1,936 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

646

82% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

43.8%

49 Graduates

About

Brescia University is a higher education institution located in Daviess County, KY. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Brescia University were Social Work (44 degrees awarded), General Business (33 degrees), and General Psychology (32 degrees).

In 2022, 243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Brescia University. 74.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (168 degrees), 7.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Brescia University is $27,000, which is $−1,330 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brescia University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 304 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Brescia University is $27,000, which is $1,330 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,127.

In 2022, 82% of undergraduate students attending Brescia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,000

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Brescia University was $27,000. The cost of tuition at Brescia University is $−1,330 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,330).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Brescia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,127

2022 Value

16.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Brescia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,127. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Brescia University grew by 16.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Brescia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,852

Room and Board

$3,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Brescia University was of $10,852 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.949% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Brescia University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Brescia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 382% with respect to 2021, when 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Brescia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Brescia University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 304 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Brescia University received 1,936 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0.82% annual growth. Out of those 1,936 applicants, 975 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50.4% acceptance rate.

There were 646 students enrolled at Brescia University in 2022. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Brescia University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

975

Accepted Out of 1,936

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Brescia University was 50.4% (975 admissions from 1,936 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 53.1%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 0.82%, while admissions declined by 5.98%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Brescia University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Brescia University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Brescia University had a total enrollment of 646 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Brescia University is 530 students and the part-time enrollment is 116. This means that 82% of students enrolled at Brescia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Brescia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.5% White, 11% Black or African American, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.32% Asian, 0.619% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.464% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.31% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Brescia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.7%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Black or African American Male (4.81%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Brescia University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 646 students. The full-time enrollment at Brescia University is 530 and the part-time enrollment is 116. This means that 82% of students enrolled at Brescia University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.6% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Brescia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Brescia University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Brescia University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Brescia University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
423 enrolled students
Black or African American
71 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
46 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Brescia University is 65.5% White, 11% Black or African American, 7.12% Hispanic or Latino, 2.32% Asian, 0.619% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.464% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.31% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 54.3% White, 13.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.1% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 81 students (12.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 119 more women than men received degrees from Brescia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Brescia University is white (168 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Brescia University is Social Work (44 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (33 degrees) and General Psychology (32 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Brescia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (83 degrees awarded), Psychology (36 degrees), and Theology (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brescia University are Accountants & auditors (1,060,382 people), Other managers (862,011 people), Financial managers (516,088 people), Physicians (445,626 people), and Chief executives & legislators (427,585 people).

The most specialized majors at Brescia University in 2022 are Public Administration and Social Service (83 degrees awarded), Psychology (36 degrees), Theology (4 degrees), Biology (13 degrees), and Business (56 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brescia University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Brescia University are Public Administration and Social Service (83 degrees awarded), Psychology (36 degrees), Theology (4 degrees), Biology (13 degrees), and Business (56 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Brescia University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,001,390 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (940,752 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (751,815 people), Computer Systems Design (595,244 people), and Banking & related activities (515,462 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Brescia University.

Most Common (2022)

Social Work
44 degrees awarded
General Business
33 degrees awarded
General Psychology
32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Brescia University was Social Work with 44 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Brescia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

181

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Brescia University, which is 0.343 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (181).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Brescia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Brescia University in General Business, which is 1.19 times more than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 70 degrees were awarded to men at Brescia University in Social Work, which is 7.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 26% of students graduating from Brescia University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Brescia University is Female and Black or African American (60% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
168 degrees awarded
Black or African American
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Brescia University is white (168 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (22 degrees).

8.23% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
132 degrees awarded
White Male
36 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Brescia University is white female (132 degrees awarded). There were 3.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (36 degrees).

Operations

Brescia University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.18M (−7.45%) compared to the 0.58% average return (286k on 49.3M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2022, Brescia University had a total salary expenditure of 16.6M. Brescia University employs 17 Associate professors, 14 Assistant professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Brescia University are Female Associate professor (9), Male Associate professor (8), and Male Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brescia University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 15 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Endowment

$15.8M

2022 Endowment

9.13%

decline from 2021

Brescia University has an endowment valued at about $15.8M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Brescia University declined 9.13% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.5M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Brescia University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.44M

2022 Salaries

2.51%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Brescia University paid a median of $6.44M in salaries, which represents 38.9% of their overall expenditure ($16.6M) and a 2.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.697% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.92% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.11M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Brescia University paid a total of $2.11M to 40 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.04M (32.1%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

17 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

18 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Brescia University were Associate professor with 17 employees, Assistant professor with 14 employees, and Professor with 6 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Brescia University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 18 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 15 employees, and Service with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Brescia University was Female Associate professor with 9 employees, Male Associate professor with 8 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Brescia University.

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