Barry University

Barry University is a private, religous school located in the suburban setting of Miami Shores, FL, less than an hour from Miami.

Founded in 1940, the institution currently enrolls around 7,515 students a year, including 3,523 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

2021 Admissions Facts About Barry University

Acceptance rate: 66%

Does not offer early decision.

Doesn't offer early action.

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Barry University Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into Barry University. Around 66 percent of all applicants to Barry University are accepted each year. Last year, 10,584 students applied to Barry University and 6,950 were admitted.

Is Barry University a good school?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and graduation rates

About 68 percent of students who start at Barry University come back the next year.

Around 36 percent of students who started at Barry University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61 percent for public schools, and 67 percent for private, non-profit schools.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement rates after graduation, average starting salaries, and the debt students graduate with can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $37,228 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Barry University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So the real question to ask yourself: is Barry University a good school for YOU?

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