Admission

Entrance Difficulty

Moderately difficult

Overall Admission Rate

85% of 5,110 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered

No

Early Decision Offered

No

Regular Admission Deadline

Rolling

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA

Not reported

SAT Math

500-520 range of middle 50%

SAT EBRW

410-440 range of middle 50%

ACT Composite

17-20 range of middle 50%

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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance

$46,700

Tuition and Fees

$29,700

Room and Board

$11,100

Average Percent of Need Met

68%

Average Freshman Award

$27,266

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$38,176

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Academics

Academic Calendar System

Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum

Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates

325

Regular Class Size

2-9 students: 31% of classes
10-19 students: 47% of classes
20-29 students: 18% of classes
30-39 students: 4% of classes
40-49 students: 0% of classes

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Campus Life

Miami Shores Population

10,654

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Miami

Freshman Housing Guarantee

 

Students in College Housing

30% of all students

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Bucky

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
37.1% Black/African-American
36.9% Hispanic/Latino
1.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
21.3% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students

8.4%

First-Year Students Returning

61.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

Not reported

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

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Freshman Admission Requirements

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Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation

High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

College preparatory program is recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject	Required Units	Recommended Units
English		4
Mathematics		3
Science		3
Foreign Language
Social Studies		3
History
Academic Electives

Examinations

Examinations

Exam	Required Units	Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT	Required	Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
SAT Subject Tests Only
SAT Essay Component Policy	Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy	Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy	SAT: Not used ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

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Admissions Office

Address

11300 Northeast Second Avenue

City, State, Zip

Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695

Phone

(305) 899-3100

Fax

(305) 899-2971

E-mail

admissions@barry.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline

Rolling

Application Fee

No fee required

Application Fee Waiver

Not reported

Regular Admission Notification

Rolling

Accept Offer of Admission

Not reported

Waiting List Used

No

Defer Admission

Student can defer admission

Transfer Admission

Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered

No

Early Decision Deadline

 

Early Decision Notification

 

Early Action Offered

No

Early Action Deadline

 

Early Action Notification

 

Application Form

Common Application

Accepted

Universal College Application

Not accepted

Electronic Application

Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview

Not Required

Essay or Personal Statement

Required for some freshmen

Letters of Recommendation

 

Other

 

Financial Need

Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

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Selection of Students

Factor	Very Important	Important	Considered	Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record			X
Academic GPA	X
Standardized Tests	X
Class Rank			X
Recommendations			X
Essay				X
Interview				X
Level of Applicant's Interest			X
Extracurricular Activities			X
Volunteer Work			X
Particular Talent/Ability		X
Character/Personal Qualities		X
First Generation to Attend College			X
State Residency				X
Geographic Residence				X
Relation with Alumnus				X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment				X
Ethnicity				X
Work Experience				X

Profile of Fall Admission

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Overall Admission Rate

85% of 5,110 applicants were admitted

Women

86% of 3,368 applicants were admitted

Men

84% of 1,742 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled

1,085 (25%) of 4,350 admitted students enrolled

Women

669 (23%) of 2,890 admitted students enrolled

Men

416 (28%) of 1,460 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate

 

Early Action Admission Rate

 

Students Offered Wait List

 

Students Accepting Wait List Position

 

Students Admitted From Wait List

 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA

Not reported

3.75 and Above

14%

3.50 - 3.74

15%

3.25 - 3.49

16%

3.00 - 3.24

20%

2.50 - 2.99

25%

2.00 - 2.49

10%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math

500-520 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

0%

Score of 600 - 700

2%

Score of 500 - 600

26%

Score of 400 - 500

55%

Score of 300 - 400

17%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

SAT EBRW

410-440 range of middle 50%

Score of 700 - 800

1%

Score of 600 - 700

3%

Score of 500 - 600

39%

Score of 400 - 500

53%

Score of 300 - 400

4%

Score of 200 - 300

0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite

17-20 range of middle 50%

Score of 30 - 36

1%

Score of 24 - 29

7%

Score of 18 - 23

63%

Score of 12 - 17

28%

Score of 6 - 11

1%

Score of 5 or Below

0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

Top tenth: 0%
Top quarter: 100%
Top half: 0%

National Merit Scholar

Not reported

Valedictorian

Not reported

Class President

Not reported

Student Government Officer

Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

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Cost of Attendance

$46,700

Tuition and Fees

$29,700

Room and Board

$11,100

Books and Supplies

$1,500

Other Expenses

$4,400

Payment Plans

Installment plan, deferred payment

Applying for Financial Aid

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Financial Aid Office

Email

Web Site

Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL

Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Not reported

Award Notification

On a rolling basis beginning January 25

Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid

Federal Methodology

Forms Required	Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001466	Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

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Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants

557 (92.2%) of freshmen

Found to Have Financial Need

539 (96.8%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

538 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

31 (5.8%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

68%

Average Award

$27,266

Need-Based Gift

Received by 474 (88.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,631

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 458 (85.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,882

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 537 (99.8%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

52 (8.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,501

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants

2,325 (77.7%) of undergraduates

Found to Have Financial Need

2,256 (97.0%) of applicants

Received Financial Aid

2,209 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need

Need Fully Met

86 (3.9%) of aid recipients

Average Percent of Need Met

55%

Average Award

$22,133

Need-Based Gift

Received by 1,813 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,369

Need-Based Self-Help

Received by 1,812 (82.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,404

Merit-Based Gift

Received by 2,088 (94.5%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift

259 (8.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,068

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans

70%

Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates

$38,176

Parents of Students Receiving Aid

Not reported

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid

Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

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Loans

Federal Loans

Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans

State Loans

 

Other Loans

College/university loans, Alternative loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available

Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships

Non-Need–Based Available

None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Special Characteristics Award Areas

Not reported

Number of Awards

Not reported

Top Areas (By Money Awarded)

 

Employment

Work-Study Programs

Federal work study available, other work study available

Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment

Not reported

Location and Setting

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Miami Shores Population

10,654

Nearest Metropolitan Area

Miami

Campus Size

122 acres

Weather

Temperature

59.2 average low in January, 87.8 average high in September

Rain

131 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Map

Nearest Bus Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Miami

Nearest Train Station

10 mile(s) from campus in Miami

Housing

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College Housing

College offers housing to students

Types of Housing

Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing

Students in College Housing

30% of all students

Housing Requirements

Freshmen are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee

 

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting

70%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance

Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

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24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices

Available

24-Hour Security Patrols

Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services

Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances

Not available

Other

 

Personal Support Services

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Health Service

Offered

Personal Counseling

Offered

Child Care

Not offered

Sports and Recreation

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Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences

NCAA Division II

Mascot

Bucky

School Colors

Red, black, and silver

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Women's Club Sports

 

Men's Club Sports

 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports

basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball

Student Activities

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Activities and Organizations

choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, campus activities board, scuba society, caribbean students association, jamaican association

Sororities

 

Fraternities

 

ROTC

Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

Student Body

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Coeducational

Yes

All Undergraduates

3,505

Women

2,101 (59.9%)

Men

1,404 (40.1%)

Full-Time Undergraduates

2,991

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.

0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.2% Asian
37.1% Black/African-American
36.9% Hispanic/Latino
1.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
21.3% White
1.4% Unknown

International Students.

8.4%

Average Age

28

All Graduate Students

3,853

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

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First-Year Students Returning

61.0%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 5 Years

Not reported

Students Graduating Within 6 Years

Not reported

After Graduation

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Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months

Not reported

Average Starting Salary

Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly

Not reported

Disciplines Pursued

Not reported