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Barry is located in a large suburb, in Miami, Florida. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Barry is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about Barry is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study education and teaching, family and social work, and medical adminstration.
The admissions department at Barry does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 520 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 510 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Barry offers classes to 9,324 students (7,504 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school. A large number of students at Barry are 40 years old or older.
The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Sunshine State Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33161-6695
General Phone: (800) 756-6000
Admissions Phone: (800) 695-2279
Financial Aid Phone: (800) 695-2279
http://www.barry.edu
Barry awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 583 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, computer teaching, ESL instruction, educational admin and supervision, education courses, special education, teacher education and development, ... |
| Business And Management | 354 | business management, human resources, sales and marketing, accounting, MIS, international business, finance, business communications, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 248 | liberal arts and humanities, economics, history, political science, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, French language, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 248 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 179 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nursing administration, nurse practitioner, various nursing |
| Science | 124 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physical science courses, chemistry, anatomy, biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 123 | information science, computer science |
| Law | 122 | law, legal professions, pre-law |
| Therapy And Counseling | 87 | counseling psychology, psychology, clinical psychology, school psychology, art therapy |
| Medical Adminstration | 79 | health care administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 62 | physician assistant, cardiovascular tech, nuclear medical tech, clinical and medical lab science, ophthalmic support services |
| Media | 58 | radio and television, public relations, advertising, mass communication, communication studies, organizational communications |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 56 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, occupational therapy |
| Medicine | 41 | podiatry, public health, pre-med, pre-veterinary |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | theology, philosophy, pastoral counseling, ministry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | photography |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Barry in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,497 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 734 | 41 |
| First-professional degree | 129 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 38 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 33 | 8 |
In 2005, Barry had a total enrollment of 9,324 students (7,504 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 60% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| First Professional | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 34% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 27% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 52% |
| New York | 6% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Connecticut | 3% |
| Virgin Islands | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Barry offers campus housing for 1,086 of its 7,504 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Miami, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,186 | 2,236 | 70% | 568 | 25% |
| Men | 1,176 | 814 | 69% | 209 | 26% |
| Women | 2,010 | 1,422 | 71% | 359 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 695-2279
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,430 |
| Room and board | $ 7,620 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,900 |
Financial Aid:
Barry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (800) 695-2279
Barry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 159 | 178 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $85,586 | 7 | $91,396 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $72,785 | 25 | $74,439 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 28 | $60,946 | 38 | $58,863 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $45,950 | 6 | $28,233 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 62 | $67,772 | 76 | $64,565 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 29 | $81,841 | 19 | $68,828 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $60,067 | 31 | $58,470 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $53,629 | 44 | $50,122 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $39,400 | 12 | $41,367 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 109 | $62,086 | 106 | $54,925 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 81 | 140 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Basketball | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 68 | 95 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Philosophy
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Barry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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