Brescia University

Brescia University
Former names
Mount Saint Joseph Junior College for Women (1925–1951)
Brescia College (1951–1998)
TypePrivate college
Established1925
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
AffiliationCatholic Church (Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Academic affiliations
ACCU, NAICU, CIC
PresidentMadison C. Silvert
Students1,298
Undergraduates1,261
Postgraduates37
Location,
Kentucky
,
United States

37°46′8.22″N 87°6′43.47″W / 37.7689500°N 87.1120750°W / 37.7689500; -87.1120750
ColorsBlue & Gold
   
NicknameBearcats
Sporting affiliations
NAIARiver States
MascotBearcat
Websitewww.brescia.edu

Brescia University is a private Catholic college in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. It was founded as a junior college for women and is now a coeducational institution, offering undergraduate and master's programs.