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Barry University
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  • 4 Year
  • MIAMI, FL

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B+
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Sunshine State Conference
From Barry University

Founded in 1940 in Miami, Florida, Barry University offers over a hundred bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. Our personalized, values-based education centered on experiential learning gives our students the tools and real-world experience that transforms concepts into impact and produces graduates who are leaders in solving society’s critical challenges. Barry University has been rated one of the top universities in awarding financial aid packages, creating opportunities for social mobility, and is one of the leading universities in minority representation. Learn more at barry.edu

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Barry University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64%
SAT Range
930-1080
ACT Range
17-21
Application Fee
No data available  
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$18,390 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$24,011 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 64 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 78 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 77 responses

Majors

Biology at Barry University

academic spotlight

Barry’s BS in Biology with Pre-Medical specialization offers a career-driven education for students seeking admission to medical school. By concentrating on a Pre-Med curriculum within the Biology major, you’ll prepare to apply for med school and even get a head start by learning material most students don’t encounter in their undergraduate studies. We also offer an accelerated three-year option.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    16%
  • On Campus
    77%
  • Online
    7%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,580 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
752
Undergrads Over 25
22%
Pell Grant
71%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 43 responses
  • Diverse
    47%
  • Laid back
    16%
  • Indifferent
    14%
  • Bored,
    7%
  • Cooprative
    5%
  • Moves Funny
    2%
  • Not sure
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
93%
Poll
41%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 96 responses
Poll
46%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 118 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 55 responses
  • Expensive
    36%
  • Small which helps with courses, not partying
    25%
  • Cozy
    18%
  • Appropriately difficult
    7%
  • Waste of money
    5%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,800 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
41%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 43 responses

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