Barry University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1967 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #535 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #487 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 7 | In Miami |
| #211 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 42 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 3,122
- Graduates
- 3,836
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.barry.edu
Barry University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Barry University has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 52% | 65% |
| Applicants | 13,225 | 4,924 | 8,232 |
| Admissions | 7,886 | 2,555 | 5,316 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 589 | 212 | 376 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 2 | 5 |
682 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,150 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 2262 (33%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1879 (27%) |
| White | 1692 (24%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 386 (6%) |
| Asian | 282 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 239 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 192 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Barry University is $20,207 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,474 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,839 |
| $48-75K | $21,625 |
| $75-110K | $22,783 |
| $110K+ | $26,412 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,000 | $17,820 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,000 | $17,820 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,000 | $17,820 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $90 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $90 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $90 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,265 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,820 |
| Room charge | $6,780 |
| Meal charge | $4,640 |
Barry University majors
Barry University has granted 658 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 1,028 master's across 28 programs, and 342 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Barry University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 115 | 185 | |
| Law | 172 | ||
| Public Administration | 39 | 123 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 125 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 125 | ||
| Social Work | 29 | 88 | 3 |
| Physician Assistant | 100 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 76 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 58 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 60 | ||
| Podiatric Medicine & Podiatry | 55 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 53 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 44 | 4 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 44 | 1 | |
| Human Resources Development | 39 | ||
| Psychology, General | 28 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 27 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Criminology | 21 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | 2 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | ||
| Finance, General | 15 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | 12 | |
| Accounting | 9 | 5 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 14 | ||
| Education, General | 13 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 13 | ||
| Information Technology | 12 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 9 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | ||
| Photography | 8 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Montessori Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 7 | ||
| School Psychology | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 6 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 6 | ||
| Computer Science | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | ||
| Radio and Television | 5 | ||
| Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 4 | ||
| Sports Studies | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 1 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 658 | 1,028 | 342 |
Barry University has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 37% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Barry University has published 2,827 scientific papers with 30,712 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 21 | 37 |
| 1992 | 24 | 45 |
| 1993 | 22 | 69 |
| 1994 | 29 | 77 |
| 1995 | 43 | 70 |
| 1996 | 42 | 81 |
| 1997 | 62 | 140 |
| 1998 | 44 | 175 |
| 1999 | 47 | 180 |
| 2000 | 45 | 190 |
| 2001 | 53 | 234 |
| 2002 | 50 | 273 |
| 2003 | 68 | 291 |
| 2004 | 105 | 364 |
| 2005 | 87 | 451 |
| 2006 | 86 | 607 |
| 2007 | 84 | 549 |
| 2008 | 98 | 713 |
| 2009 | 85 | 725 |
| 2010 | 89 | 1165 |
| 2011 | 111 | 1039 |
| 2012 | 110 | 1043 |
| 2013 | 122 | 1122 |
| 2014 | 115 | 1317 |
| 2015 | 115 | 1349 |
| 2016 | 149 | 1484 |
| 2017 | 121 | 1527 |
| 2018 | 100 | 1622 |
| 2019 | 100 | 1701 |
| 2020 | 142 | 2262 |
| 2021 | 98 | 2947 |
| 2022 | 109 | 2918 |
| 2023 | 87 | 3016 |
Barry University alumni
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Shaquille O'Neal
- Enrolled in Barry University
- In 2012 graduated with Doctor of Education
- Occupations
- basketball playerreal estate entrepreneurrapperpodcastertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, known commonly as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player who is a sports analyst on the television program Inside the NBA. He is a 7-foot-1-inch (2.16 m) and 325-pound (147 kg) center who played for six teams over his 19-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and is a four-time NBA champion. O'Neal is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time.
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Flo Rida
- Occupations
- songwritercomposersingerrapper
- Biography
-
Tramar Lacel Dillard, known professionally as Flo Rida, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His 2007 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release.
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Saima Wazed
- Occupations
- psychologist
- Biography
-
Saima Wazed, also known as Putul (Bengali: পুতুল), is a Bangladeshi autism activist. She is the daughter of Bangladesh's Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina. She had been drafted as a global autism advocate of the World Health Organization's 25-member Expert Advisory Panel on mental health for 4 years in 2014.
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Carlos A. Giménez
- Occupations
- politicianfirefighter
- Biography
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Carlos Antonio Giménez is a Cuban-born American politician and retired firefighter serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 28th congressional district. He was redistricted from Florida's 26th congressional district. A Republican, he served as mayor of Miami-Dade County from 2011 to 2020. He served as a Miami-Dade County Commissioner from 2003 to 2011, and was the fire chief of the City of Miami Fire Department.
General info
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1940 |
| Colors | red, black, silver |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-June; June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,005 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11300 NE 2nd Ave Miami, Florida, 33161-6695 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 442,000 |
| Phone | 8007566000 |