Brescia University Admission Requirements

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Brescia University Admission Overview

Brescia University admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Kentucky. Last year Brescia University admitted 35.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.02 GPA (B). Brescia University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Brescia University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

35.2%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

High

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Admission difficulty for Brescia University

Acceptance Rate

The Brescia University acceptance rate is 35.2%. Last year, 756 of 2,145 applicants were admitted. That is the 2nd lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky and the 127th lowest in the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Brescia University and can you get accepted?

Brescia University is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Brescia University typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.02. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Brescia University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.02

Typical High School Grades

B

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.02

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Brescia University typically have around a 3.02 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have about average high school grades. Brescia University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #26 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.0 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Brescia University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

920-1190

Freshmen who sent SAT

1%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 460
  • Math 460
  • Composite 920
SAT 25th percentile scores for Brescia University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 590
  • Math 600
  • Composite 1190
SAT 75th percentile scores for Brescia University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Brescia University typically score around a 1060 SAT (middle 50% 920–1190) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 51st percentile nationally. Brescia University ranks #13 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 920 to 1190

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View other colleges which accept students in the 1060 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Brescia University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 17
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for Brescia University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 24
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for Brescia University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Brescia University typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Brescia University places #14 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Brescia University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,057 954 2,145
Accepted 490 225 756
Acceptance Rate 46% 24% 35%
Enrolled 78 59 141
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 16% 26% 19%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Brescia University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Brescia University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Brescia University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Brescia University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Brescia University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 35.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.02 GPA (about an B average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156356.

GPA calculator: Brescia University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026