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    Brescia University

    Owensboro, KY · South

    Acceptance rate
    35.2%
    SAT mid-50
    995-1115
    Cost after aid
    $8,709
    Graduation rate
    54%

    About Brescia University

    Brescia University is a very small private university in Owensboro, KY, in a city setting.

    What Brescia University looks for

    With an acceptance rate around 35%, the application readers spend less time per file than they do at the most selective schools, but they still read. A solid GPA, strong letters, and an essay that sounds like you wrote it yourself go a long way here. The biggest unforced error: a generic supplement essay. Even moderately selective schools notice when you have not bothered to learn anything about them.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Brescia University?

      Brescia University's middle 50% SAT range is 995 to 1115. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Brescia University?

      Brescia University admits roughly 35% of applicants. Selective, but stats inside the middle 50% put you in real contention.

    • What does Brescia University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $8,709 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Brescia University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Brescia University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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