Barry University

Barry University is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in Miami Shores, Florida. Barry University was founded in 1940 and now enrolls around 7,515 students a year, including 3,523 undergrads. Barry University offers housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Barry University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Barry University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Barry University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Barry University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Barry University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Barry University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Barry University on the Student Life page.

Is Barry University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Barry University offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Barry University Acceptance Rate 2021

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

Retention and Graduation Rates at Barry University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 68% of students who start at Barry University come back the next year. Around 36% 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% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Barry University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Barry University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Barry University meets 59% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Barry University full-time are awarded $27,725 a year in financial aid, on average.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Barry University. Based on this information, how does Barry University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Barry University a good school for you?

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Where is Barry University?

Barry University is located in the suburban setting of Miami Shores, Florida, less than an hour from Miami.

If you want to see Barry University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Miami Shores, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Miami International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Barry University and Miami Shores are like without leaving home.

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