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Brescia University

Brescia University
717 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

Official telephone: (270) 686-4241
Toll-free telephone: (877) 273-7242
Fax number: (270) 686-6422
Website: www.brescia.edu
Brescia University
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2015 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Christy Rohner,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 270 686-4241
270 686-6422 (fax)
admissions@brescia.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? no
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $25, (waived if filed online or if student visits campus)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 18 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 870), rank in top half of secondary school class, and minimum 2.5 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 19 for SAT I/ACT, August 19 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Math: 3 required
Science: 2 required
Social studies: 2 required
Other: 1 recommended
Total: 11 required, 3 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Passing scores required on PRAXIS CAST test series, demonstration of teacher dispositions and written and oral competence, reference screening, and state police background check required for education program.

    Completion of prerequisites and submission of detailed autobiographical statement required for social work program.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.35
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average ACT: 22 composite
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,751
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,845 (49%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 158 (9%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 51%
Tuition deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Room deposit amount: $100, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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