- Acceptance rate: 35% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $15,087 a year (2022–23)
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Brescia University reported an acceptance rate of 35% for fall 2024.
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Brescia University GPA requirements
Brescia University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Brescia University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Brescia University acceptance rate
Brescia University admitted 756 of 2,145 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 35%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Brescia University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Owensboro, Kentucky, with 560 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Brescia University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Brescia University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Brescia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,087 a year at Brescia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brescia University hard to get into?
It's selective: fewer than half of applicants got in. Brescia University admitted 35% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Brescia University look for?
Brescia University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into Brescia University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Brescia University admitted 35% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What is the acceptance rate at Brescia University?
Brescia University's acceptance rate was 35% for fall 2024: it admitted 756 of 2,145 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Brescia University?
A lot: Brescia University requires high school GPA. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Brescia University?
No. Brescia University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Brescia University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,087 a year at Brescia University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Brescia University require an essay?
No. Brescia University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Brescia University?
Yes. Brescia University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Brescia University if a parent went there?
No. Brescia University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Brescia UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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