Barry University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Barry University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,960 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1940 and is one of the 34 colleges and schools located in Miami, Florida.

Barry University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Barry University.

Majors
Offered
93
Barry University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 93 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Social Work, Nursing, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Barry University is low at 56% (way below Florida average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
56%
Bad
The graduation rate at Barry University is low - 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at Barry University is pretty good -- 12:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, $32,000 a year. The additional fees at Barry University not covered by tuition are nearly $500, which totals $32,500 annually.

Read the details about Barry University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
60%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 13,225 applications were submitted and 7,886 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Barry University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,700
Medium
Barry University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Barry University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Barry University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: roughly $6,700 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Barry University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Barry University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Barry University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Barry University
11300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, Florida
33161-6695, USA
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