Founded in 1940, Barry University is a private Catholic university situated in Miami Shores, Florida. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. U.S. News & World Report ranked the academic quality of Barry University as one of the strongest in South Florida in its 2005 Edition of America's Best Colleges.
The university offers more than 60 traditional undergraduate programs, accelerated bachelor's programs designed specifically for working adults and more than 50 graduate programs. The university is known for its nursing, health sciences, business, teacher education, and liberal arts programs.
Barry University became a member of the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) in June 1988. Barry has won six NCAA championships, three of which in women’s soccer and two in volleyball.

One of the good things about Barry is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study computer science and engineering, 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 440 to 520 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 520 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 8,733 students (7,093 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
http://www.barry.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 430 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, special education, early childhood education, educational admin and supervision, education courses, Montessori teaching, computer teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 274 | business management, human resources, marketing, accounting, finance, international business, business administration, MIS |
| Family And Social Work | 259 | social work, public administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 240 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, nurse practitioner, nursing administration, various nursing |
| Law | 173 | law, legal professions, pre-law |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 145 | information science, information technology, computer and info science, computer science |
| Liberal Arts | 144 | liberal arts and humanities, English, political science, history, general studies, economics, sociology, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 86 | counseling psychology, psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology |
| Science | 81 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physical science courses, chemistry |
| Medical Administration | 79 | health care administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 74 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, occupational therapy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 62 | physician assistant, cardiovascular tech, nuclear medical tech, sonography and ultrasound tech |
| Medicine | 46 | podiatry, public health |
| Media | 34 | radio and television, public relations, advertising, communication studies, mass communication |
| Religion And Philosophy | 25 | theology, ministry, pastoral counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | photography |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Barry in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,229 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 667 | 35 |
| First-professional degree | 197 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree | 58 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 39 | 8 |
In 2007, Barry had a total enrollment of 8,733 students (7,093 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 57% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| First Professional | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Barry offers campus housing for 1,092 of its 7,093 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Miami, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,623 | 1,944 | 54% | 385 | 20% |
| Men | 1,166 | 599 | 51% | 132 | 22% |
| Women | 2,457 | 1,345 | 55% | 253 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
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 | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 39% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,752 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,752 |
| Room and board | $ 8,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,420 |
Financial Aid:
Barry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 146600)
Barry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 132 | 159 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $96,756 | 9 | $81,292 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $76,867 | 19 | $78,062 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 22 | $62,424 | 22 | $66,323 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 47 | $73,309 | 52 | $72,333 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $88,343 | 18 | $75,014 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $69,397 | 35 | $65,895 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $60,384 | 45 | $54,028 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $78,516 | 17 | $52,134 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 101 | $73,923 | 115 | $60,645 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 65 | 70 | 135 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 32 | 60 | 92 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Montessori Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, 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
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
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
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
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What Sets Barry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical adminstration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
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 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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