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Barry University

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,265
Religious affiliation Catholic
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 64%
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Miami, Florida, Barry University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Barry University is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Barry University is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Barry University do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

63.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,540

Cost of attendance at Barry University in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $3,874
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,540

Cost of attendance at Barry University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average $14,069
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Barry University received on average $24,011 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,011
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 451 71% $5,167 $2,330,538
Other Federal Grant 590 93% $6,264 $3,695,533
State Grant/Scholarships 328 51% $4,093 $1,342,365
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 635 100% $16,077 $10,209,003
Total Grant & Scholarships 635 100% $24,011 $15,246,901

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Barry University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Barry University students is 40.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 42.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.3%.

40.6%

  • African American 39.6% 55 students
  • white 32.0% 24 students
  • hispanic 46.6% 69 students
  • International Students 56.4% 22 students
  • Mixed Race 15.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Sunshine State Conference
  • Basketball Sunshine State Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Barry University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Barry University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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