Brescia University Acceptance Rate
Owensboro, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,534
- Admitted
- 877
- Yield
- 17.2%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Brescia University's acceptance rate has fallen from 49.3% in 2014–15 to 34.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,757 to 2,534 (-33%) over that period.
Its 34.6% rate makes Brescia University more selective than about 91% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 92%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (42.4% for women vs 27.2% for men, a 15.2-point gap). Brescia University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 17.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,757 | 1,851 | 49.3% | 164 |
| 2015–16 | 4,153 | 1,991 | 47.9% | 155 |
| 2016–17 | 4,565 | 2,135 | 46.8% | 128 |
| 2017–18 | 4,158 | 1,763 | 42.4% | 134 |
| 2018–19 | 3,865 | 1,490 | 38.6% | 227 |
| 2019–20 | 2,679 | 1,134 | 42.3% | 151 |
| 2020–21 | 2,490 | 1,191 | 47.8% | 156 |
| 2021–22 | 1,952 | 1,037 | 53.1% | 125 |
| 2022–23 | 1,936 | 975 | 50.4% | 102 |
| 2023–24 | 2,534 | 877 | 34.6% | 151 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,331 | 564 | 42.4% |
| Men | 1,112 | 302 | 27.2% |
| Unknown | 91 | 11 | 12.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Brescia University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Brescia University's acceptance rate?
Brescia University's acceptance rate is 34.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (877 admitted of 2,534 applicants).
Is Brescia University test optional?
Brescia University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Brescia University?
Brescia University received 2,534 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 877.
Is Brescia University getting harder to get into?
Brescia University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.3% in 2014–15 to 34.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.brescia.edu/.