Barry University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Miami, FL

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$30,600

Avg tuition

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About Barry University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Barry University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Miami, Florida. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,523, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,600.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

65% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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8k

Students enrolled

23%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Hispanic

32%

Black

31%

White

23%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

4%

Unknown

2%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

69%

Socio-economic diversity

70% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

1,741

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

77% On-campus

23% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 9% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 40% online

Master's Check Bold 25% online

Doctorate Check Bold 57% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $30,600 $30,600
Graduate $17,820 $17,820

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,500
On-campus room and board $11,506
On-campus other expenses $4,628
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,634
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,022

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $48,234 $48,234
Off-campus without family $51,234 $51,234
Off-campus with family $35,122 $35,122

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

82%

State Grant Aid

51%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

70%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,234
State Grant Aid $4,281
Institution Grant Aid $18,967
Pell Grant Aid $4,976

Financial Outlook

$29k

Average student debt after graduation

$44k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC