According to the latest figures, tuition at Brescia University rose by 3.7% for the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private not-for-profit institution paid $27,950 this year, which is $1,000 more than the $26,950 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 56% of the undergraduate student body at Brescia University are residents of Kentucky. Students from other states make up about 40%, while international students account for 4%.
Data indicates that all full-time undergraduates who began their studies at Brescia University in the 2022-23 school year received some form of financial aid. A total of 99 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $2.6 million, and 47 students obtained loans exceeding $271,133.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 497 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $10.3 million. Additionally, 313 students secured federal student loans amounting to $2.3 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Brescia University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 43 | 43% | $262,838 | $6,113 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 49 | 49% | $339,133 | $6,921 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 97 | 98% | $2 million | $20,900 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 99 | 100% | $2.6 million | $26,558 |
| Federal student loans | 47 | 47% | $271,133 | $5,769 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 47 | 47% | $271,133 | $5,769 |
| Total student aid | 99 | 100% | $2.9 million | $29,297 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
