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Brescia University

717 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301-3023 -

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Brescia University is a coeducational Catholic institution founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. The university offers certificates, associate's, baccalaureate and master's degrees through semester and time-shortened programs of higher education in the Ursuline tradition. Brescia emphasizes the liberal arts and prepares its traditional and non-traditional students for successful careers and for service to others.

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School Overview:

	Brescia University
County	Daviess County, KY
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	428 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	167 students
Part-Time Graduate	26 students

Total Enrollment	621 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	274 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	93%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	22%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$3,477
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	67%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$1,703
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	93%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$6,507
% Students Receiving Loans	41%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$2,514

School Notes:

Faithful to the Ursuline academic tradition, Brescia University provides a quality liberal arts education that shapes the whole person and is characterized by the search for truth and beauty. Those educated in the tradition of St. Angela Merici aspire to an independence of spirit, a creative adaptability to change and an openness to life-long learning.
The Brescia University offer degree in Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Science.
Brescia University is located in Owensboro, Kentucky, near the Ohio River. With a metropolitan population of 87,500, Owensboro is easily accessible from any direction and is served by Northwest AirLink. The University campus is within walking distance of the revitalized downtown area, the RiverPark Performing Arts Center, the Daviess County Public Library and the Owensboro Museum of Fine Arts, as well as numerous restaurants, churches and parks.
Brescia University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate and Baccalaureate degrees and the Master of Science in Management and Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction.
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In the News:

WCA's Smith signs with Brescia (Opelousas Daily World)
posted on May 15, 2011 at 07:45:38 am
Lamar Smith, who played prep soccer at Westminster Christian the past four years, has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Brescia University, according to a statement released from the school's athletic department Friday.
Brescia gets its ‘Crown Jewel’ (News-Democrat & Leader)
posted on March 8, 2011 at 04:08:43 pm
Will McKenzie of Logan County High School will be taking his talents to Brescia University in the fall. On Thursday March 3rd, McKenzie signed his letter of intent to play golf for the university ...
Alleged Rape on Owensboro Campus (FOX 7 WTVW Evansville)
posted on February 8, 2011 at 09:23:27 pm
Owensboro Police now say that the alleged victim in a potential rape at Brescia University was 16-years-old and that there's a known suspect believed to be around 24- years-old.
Camels' Griffin signs with Brescia (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
posted on November 9, 2010 at 07:07:59 am
Campbell County senior point guard Taylor Griffin signed to play basketball at Brescia University on Oct. 29, according to Camels girls’ basketball coach Ed Cravens.
Friday’s notes (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
posted on November 5, 2010 at 10:23:14 pm
(Updated 7:45 p.m. today) A few notes today: The St. Ursula field hockey team advanced to Saturday’s state final. The Bulldogs defeated Hathaway Brown 1-0 this afternoon. St. Ursula plays Thomas Worthington at 1 p.m. Saturday at Upper Arlington. Campbell County senior point guard Taylor Griffin signed to play basketball at Brescia University on Oct. [...]