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Catholic college

Brescia University

  • LocationOwensboro, KY
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 638 students
  • SponsorUrsuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph
Official website

Brescia University in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a Catholic Ursuline university whose Campus Ministry is based in Moore Center Room 207 and holds Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. The published schedule lists Sunday Mass, Monday to Wednesday Mass, and Thursday adoration and confession. The general education requirements include one theology course and one philosophy course, and a Theology major is offered.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday–Wednesday7:00 PMImmaculate Heart of Mary Chapel · Campus ministry Mass schedule. The 2026-27 Student Handbook gives different times (see gaps).
  • Sunday8:00 PMImmaculate Heart of Mary Chapel · Listed as 8 p.m. CST on the campus ministry Mass schedule.

Confession 1

  • Thursday7:00 PMImmaculate Heart of Mary Chapel · Listed with Eucharist adoration on the campus ministry Mass schedule.

Adoration 1

  • Thursday7:00 PMImmaculate Heart of Mary Chapel · Listed with confession on the campus ministry Mass schedule.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
    Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
    “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
    Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
    “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
    Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
    “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
    Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Brescia University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Stephen Cathedral: 0.2 mi1Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Blessed Sacrament Chapel: 0.5 mi3Blessed Mother Catholic Church: 1.1 mi4Immaculate Parish: 2.0 mi5Precious Blood Catholic Church: 2.2 mi6Campus Ministry, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel: 0.1 miBrescia University (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Stephen Cathedral — 0.2 mi · 610 Locust Street, Owensboro
  2. Saints Joseph and Paul Catholic Church — 0.5 mi · 609 East 4th Street, Owensboro
  3. Blessed Sacrament Chapel — 0.5 mi · 602 Sycamore Street, Owensboro
  4. Blessed Mother Catholic Church — 1.1 mi · 601 East 23rd Street, Owensboro
  5. Immaculate Parish — 2.0 mi · 2516 Christie Place, Owensboro
  6. Precious Blood Catholic Church — 2.2 mi · 3306 Fenmore Street, Owensboro

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

63 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic year3–4 weekdays (Mass is listed on Mon, Tue and Wed (3 weekdays) on the campus ministry Mass schedule. The 2026-27 Student Handbook gives different times; see gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
      Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One Sunday Mass (8 p.m.) is listed on the campus ministry schedule, which gives a lower count than the handbook's two Sunday Masses. Recorded at the level the campus ministry schedule supports.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
      Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Confession is listed once a week, Thursday at 7 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
      Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Eucharistic adoration is listed once a week, Thursday at 7 p.m.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
      Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priests serving studentsPart-time or visiting priest (Masses are published. The schedule notes it is subject to the availability of priests.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for Mass at the times below in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel on campus. (Schedule is subject to change based on the availability of priests.)”
      Mass is celebrated on campus in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at the times listed. The schedule depends on the availability of priests, and no priest is named.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Brescia University Student Handbookbrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Brescia University invites students of all faiths to visit for prayer and reflection.”
      The campus chapel is open to students for prayer and reflection.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 4 Mass, 1 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The general education requirements list 3 credits (one course) of theology for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Diversity/Global Awareness 3 credits Theology 3 credits”
      The General Education Requirements include 3 credits of theology.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (Theology general education courses are chosen from a list that includes Catholic Faith (Th 110) and World Religions (Th 219). Catholic theology is one option among several.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Th 101 Th 110 Th 223 Th 312 Th 339”
      The general education theology list includes several theology courses; it is a list of options, not a single required course.
      “Th 110 Catholic Faith”
      Th 110 is titled Catholic Faith. It is one of the theology courses offered.
      “Th 219 World Religions (or other GER Theology course)”
      World Religions (Th 219) is a general education theology course, which shows the theology option is not limited to Catholic courses.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (The general education requirements list 3 credits (one course) of philosophy for all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy 3 credits”
      The General Education Requirements include 3 credits of philosophy.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The general education outcomes name the Ursuline tradition and Catholic identity as an aim of the core. This is the only core-level statement found.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Graduates will demonstrate an appreciation of values and apply ethical reasoning consistent with the Ursuline tradition and Catholic identity”
      A general education learning outcome names the Ursuline tradition and Catholic identity.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology with an Emphasis in Pastoral Studies”
      The catalog lists Theology and Theology with an Emphasis in Pastoral Studies among the Bachelor of Arts degrees.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)One (1 professional campus ministry staff member is listed (the Director of Campus Ministry).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sister Pam Mueller, OSU Director of Campus Ministry pam.mueller@brescia.edu 270-686-4319”
      Sister Pam Mueller, OSU, is Director of Campus Ministry; this is the only professional campus ministry staff member listed.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsVisitation hours or guest limits apply
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Brescia University Student Handbookbrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Co-ed visitation in the residence halls extends from 11:00 AM until midnight Sunday through Thursday and from 11:00 AM until 2:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.”
      Co-ed visitation in the residence halls is limited to set hours.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (A Volunteer and Community Service page, located within Campus Ministry, lists local and national volunteer organizations.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Volunteer and Community Service | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/volunteer-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service to others is rooted in the history and tradition of Brescia University from the selflessness of the founder of the Company of St. Ursula”
      Service is presented as rooted in the university's Ursuline tradition. The page lists local and national volunteer organizations and sits under Campus Ministry.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “through internships, field studies, cooperative education, community service-learning,”
      Experiential education, including community service-learning, is offered as an option.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (Catholic social teaching is a topic of the Catholic Studies minor. It is not a required core course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Studies minor at Brescia University seeks to preserve and enrich the Catholic tradition of dialogue between faith and reason in a manner that respects diverse faith traditions.”
      The Catholic Studies minor covers Catholic social teaching among other topics.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Volunteer and Community Service | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/volunteer-and-community-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service to others is rooted in the history and tradition of Brescia University from the selflessness of the founder of the Company of St. Ursula”
      Service is presented as rooted in the university's Ursuline tradition. The page lists local and national volunteer organizations and sits under Campus Ministry.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is published on campus in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel for Sunday and for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with weekly confession and adoration on Thursday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Join us for Mass at the times below in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel on campus. (Schedule is subject to change based on the availability of priests.)”
      Mass is celebrated on campus in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at the times listed. The schedule depends on the availability of priests, and no priest is named.
      “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
      Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.
  • A Theology major with an emphasis in Pastoral Studies is offered.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology with an Emphasis in Pastoral Studies”
      The catalog lists Theology and Theology with an Emphasis in Pastoral Studies among the Bachelor of Arts degrees.
  • A Catholic Studies minor covers Catholic social teaching among other topics.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Studies minor at Brescia University seeks to preserve and enrich the Catholic tradition of dialogue between faith and reason in a manner that respects diverse faith traditions.”
      The Catholic Studies minor covers Catholic social teaching among other topics.

Concerns

  • The general education requirements include one theology course and one philosophy course. The theology course can be chosen from options that include World Religions.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Diversity/Global Awareness 3 credits Theology 3 credits”
      The General Education Requirements include 3 credits of theology.
      “Philosophy 3 credits”
      The General Education Requirements include 3 credits of philosophy.
      “Th 219 World Religions (or other GER Theology course)”
      World Religions (Th 219) is a general education theology course, which shows the theology option is not limited to Catholic courses.
  • The 2026-27 Student Handbook lists Mass times that differ from the campus ministry Mass schedule.
    Sources (2)
    1. 2026-2027 Brescia University Student Handbookbrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Masses are generally celebrated at Noon on weekdays and 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM on Sundays.”
      The handbook gives different general Mass times from the campus ministry schedule.
    2. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sundays: 8 p.m. CST Weekdays: 7 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday; Thursday, 7 p.m. Eucharist adoration and confession.”
      Mass on Sunday at 8 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Thursday at 7 p.m. includes Eucharist adoration and confession.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel

  • Address: 717 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301-3023
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus

Service 1

  • Volunteer and community service opportunitiesOff campus
    Campus Ministry page listing local and national volunteer organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro and CrossRoads of Owensboro.
    brescia.edu

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Sunday and weekday MassOn campus
    Sundays 8 p.m. CST; Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 7 p.m.
    Mass in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel on campus, subject to the availability of priests.
    brescia.edu, brescia.edu
  • Thursday Eucharistic adoration and confessionOn campus
    Thursdays 7 p.m.
    Eucharistic adoration and confession listed on the campus ministry Mass schedule.
    brescia.edu, brescia.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Campus Ministry | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Brescia University is a Catholic institution that was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph and the Campus Ministry department is driven by the spirituality of Saint Angela Merici”
    Brescia is a Catholic institution founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph. Campus Ministry is the university's campus ministry office.
    “Sister Pam Mueller, OSU Director of Campus Ministry pam.mueller@brescia.edu 270-686-4319”
    Sister Pam Mueller, OSU, is Director of Campus Ministry; this is the only professional campus ministry staff member listed.
    “Brescia University is a Catholic institution that was founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph and the Campus Ministry department is driven by the spirituality of Saint Angela Merici”
    Brescia is a Catholic institution founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph. Campus Ministry is the university's campus ministry office.
  2. Liturgy Worship and Mass Schedule | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/liturgy-worship-and-mass-schedule · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Join us for Mass at the times below in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel on campus. (Schedule is subject to change based on the availability of priests.)”
    Mass is celebrated on campus in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at the times listed. The schedule depends on the availability of priests, and no priest is named.
  3. 2026-2027 Brescia University Student Handbookbrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Student-Handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Office of Campus Ministry is located in the Moore Center, Room 207, 270-686-4319.”
    The Office of Campus Ministry is in the Moore Center on campus.
  4. 2026-2027 University Catalog | Brescia Universitybrescia.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026-2027-Brescia-University-Catalog-1.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Office of Financial Aid, Brescia University, 717 Frederica St., Owensboro, Kentucky 42301-3023.”
    The university's published mailing address is 717 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301-3023.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
60 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.54%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.67%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,749

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
551
Total students638
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$8,709
Cost of attendance (per year)$44,328
Median federal debt at graduation$29,430
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
54%
First-year retention67%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$45,500
Admission rate35%
Students receiving Pell grants43%

Value index: 51 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Owensboro

The Most Reverend William F. Medley, Bishop of Owensboro

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: owensborodiocese.org, owensborodiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 156356
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Brescia University a Catholic college?
Yes. Brescia University is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Owensboro. Its sponsor is Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph.
What is Brescia University’s Compass Score?
64 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Brescia University?
Mass is listed at Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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