Barry University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2092 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #576 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #524 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 7 | In Miami |
| #192 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 3,232
- Graduates
- 3,593
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 74% | 79% |
| Applicants | 10,838 | 4,077 | 6,707 |
| Admissions | 8,371 | 3,035 | 5,302 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 626 | 241 | 385 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
925 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
742 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 | 2106 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1775 (26%) |
| White | 1582 (23%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 550 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 312 (5%) |
| Asian | 263 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 215 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Barry University is $23,883 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 | $20,804 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,485 |
| $48-75K | $21,524 |
| $75-110K | $25,690 |
| $110K+ | $29,180 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,600 | $18,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,600 | $18,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,600 | $18,900 |
| Fee in-district | $750 | $750 |
| Fee in-state | $750 | $750 |
| Fee out-of-state | $750 | $750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,211 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,650 |
| Room charge | $6,780 |
| Meal charge | $4,640 |
Barry University majors
Barry University has granted 519 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 862 master's across 29 programs, and 422 doctorate degrees across 12 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Barry University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 236 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 171 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 144 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 107 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | 88 | 3 |
| Physician Assistant | 98 | ||
| Public Administration | 32 | 66 | |
| Nursing Practice | 79 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 63 | 1 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 57 | 5 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 57 | 2 | |
| Podiatric Medicine & Podiatry | 59 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 44 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 12 | 10 | 14 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 21 | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 28 | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | 4 | |
| Critical Care Nursing | 20 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 14 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Development | 17 | ||
| Criminology | 15 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 15 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | 9 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, Other | 14 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 12 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 12 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 12 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | 9 | |
| Nursing Administration | 11 | ||
| Education, General | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Communication, General | 7 | ||
| Finance, General | 7 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | ||
| Photography | 6 | 1 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 6 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| General Studies | 5 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Pre-Law Studies | 4 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 3 | |
| School Psychology | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Public Health, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 519 | 862 | 422 |
Barry University has a graduation rate of 38%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 38% | 31% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Barry University has published 3,110 scientific papers with 43,845 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 22 | 72 |
| 1994 | 29 | 96 |
| 1995 | 42 | 88 |
| 1996 | 37 | 102 |
| 1997 | 66 | 154 |
| 1998 | 40 | 199 |
| 1999 | 47 | 200 |
| 2000 | 45 | 240 |
| 2001 | 51 | 265 |
| 2002 | 51 | 321 |
| 2003 | 76 | 368 |
| 2004 | 108 | 415 |
| 2005 | 83 | 541 |
| 2006 | 89 | 709 |
| 2007 | 84 | 626 |
| 2008 | 107 | 853 |
| 2009 | 91 | 777 |
| 2010 | 86 | 1312 |
| 2011 | 113 | 1226 |
| 2012 | 115 | 1165 |
| 2013 | 120 | 1313 |
| 2014 | 115 | 1434 |
| 2015 | 119 | 1504 |
| 2016 | 152 | 1670 |
| 2017 | 126 | 1755 |
| 2018 | 107 | 1845 |
| 2019 | 120 | 2232 |
| 2020 | 162 | 3180 |
| 2021 | 120 | 3964 |
| 2022 | 132 | 3798 |
| 2023 | 108 | 4216 |
| 2024 | 70 | 3717 |
| 2025 | 84 | 3322 |
Barry University alumni
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Shaquille O'Neal
- Enrolled in Barry University
- In 2012 graduated with Doctor of Education
- Occupations
- sports commentatortelevision producerpodcasterrapperreal estate entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Shaquille Rashaun O'Neal, commonly known as Shaq, is an American former professional basketball player and 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 widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players and centers of all time.
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Flo Rida
- Occupations
- composersongwriterrappersinger
- Biography
-
Tramar Lacel Dillard, known professionally as Flo Rida, is an American rapper and singer. His 2007 debut and breakout single "Low" was number 1 for ten 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 the daughter of Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. She served as the South East Asian regional director for the World Health Organization from 1 November 2023, to 11 July 2025.
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Carlos A. Giménez
- Occupations
- firefighterpolitician
- Biography
-
Carlos Antonio Giménez is an American politician and retired firefighter serving as the U.S. representative for Florida's 28th congressional district since 2023. He was redistricted from Florida's 26th congressional district in 2022, which he represented since 2021. 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 Miami Fire-Rescue 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 | 1,044 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 11300 NE 2nd Ave Miami, Florida, 33161-6695 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 442,000 |
| Phone | 8007566000 |