Brescia University

Brescia University was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph in 1950. The college merged with Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women in 1950 to form the four-year, liberal arts, coeducational college called Brescia College. In 1998, it received the status of a university and came to be known by its current name. Brescia University offers bachelor’s, associate’s and master’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as liberal arts, pastoral ministry, banking, business, engineering technology, art, medical technology and management. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

• School of Education
• School of Fine Arts
• School of Humanities
• School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
• School of Social and Behavioral Science
• William H. Thompson School of Business

Brescia University has an active Greek life consisting of Alpha Chi, Delta Sigma Epsilon honor societies. The college also has various student clubs and societies such as International Student Orientation, Locke and Ichabod Societies, Math and Computer Club, and Art Club.

Brescia University Highlights

Where Brescia University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, family and social work, and business and management.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Brescia Students

The student enrollment at Brescia was 573 in 2007 (460 full-time equivalent).

About 48% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 52% of the class.

Undergrads are 95% of enrolled students and graduate students are 5%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Brescia participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Brescia provides on-campus housing for 269 of its 460 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Brescia Athletics

Brescia is in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.

Brescia offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 79 male students received the aid (men were 52% of those receiving aid) and 72 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 48% of students receiving such aid) .

Brescia Admissions (2007)

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