Barry University
Miami Shores, FL
Barry, founded in 1940, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Human Performance and Leisure Sciences, Natural and Health Sciences, Nursing, Graduate Medical Sciences, Social Work, and Adult and Continuing Education. Its 122-acre campus is located in Miami Shores.
Website: www.barry.edu/
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%
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
- $27,070
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $41,293
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- 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
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
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
Freshman Admission Requirements
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
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 3 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | ||
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
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 | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- 11300 Northeast Second Avenue
- City, State, Zip
- Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
- Phone
- (305) 899-3100
- Fax
- (305) 899-2971
- admissions@barry.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- Rolling
- Application Fee
- $30
- 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
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
- 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
- Not reported
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
- 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
Financial Aid Office
- 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 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 602 (92.2%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 581 (96.8%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 581 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 33 (5.8%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 68%
- Average Award
- $27,070
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 499 (88.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,705
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 492 (85.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,950
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 581 (99.8%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 36 (8.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $13,037
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 2,356 (77.7%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 2,259 (95.9%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 2,231 (97.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 114 (3.9%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 58%
- Average Award
- $22,982
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,836 (82.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,354
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,765 (82.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,378
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 2,117 (94.5%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 255 (8.7%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $9,849
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 74%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $41,293
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
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
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Acting
- Advertising
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Finance, General
- French Language and Literature
- History, General
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Keyboard Instruments
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Voice and Opera
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Public administration and social services
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- Engineering
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Not reported
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Not reported
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 325
- Part-Time Faculty
- 410
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- Not reported
- 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 - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 30% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 46% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Not accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- Computer Ownership
- Not reported
- Computers Available on Campus
- 368
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Science in Accounting, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Business Administration, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Nursing
Master's Programs of Study
- Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing
- Art/Fine Arts
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Human Resources Development
- Nursing Education
- Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
- Photography
- Psychology--General
- Reading Education
- School Psychology
- Sports Management
- Theology
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Ministry
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Education of the Gifted
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Higher Education
- Human Resources Development
- Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
- Special Education
- Theology
Location and Setting
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Not offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division II
- Mascot
- Bucky
- School Colors
- Red, black, and silver
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Crew | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Softball | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Crew | ||
Golf | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Softball | ||
Tennis | x | x |
Volleyball |
- Women's Club Sports
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball
Student Activities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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