- Overview
Barry University Provides a Private Educational Environment with Access to Surrounding Miami and Florida Attractions
Barry University is a private Catholic institution, and is known for offering academic excellence in the Dominican foundation since 1940. Located in Miami, Florida, more than 100 undergraduate degree programs offering both B.S. and B.A. options may be pursued in the area's popular subtropical climate of the Miami Shores.
Several student services provide continual advising and counseling throughout a student's academic career at Barry. Student affairs, campus ministries, and career services enable students to pursue a well-rounded education that serves the spirit, body, and mind.
When taking time away from formal studies and classroom instruction is possible, students frequent the area beaches and relax, ride bikes, and even visit local theme parks and zoos for extracurricular entertainment. The vast nightlife available in Miami allows students to get away for the evening and enjoy a night on the town and fine dining if they choose.
Designer shopping, live entertainment, and even several day trips to explore the Everglades, wildlife retreats, and other attractions in Florida occupy many students during vacations and long weekends away from classes.
Special Barry Majors Lead to Five-Year B.S. to M.S. Programs, Unique Careers in Biology, and Educator Endorsements
BU offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in a variety of focus areas. B.A. degrees may be earned in advertising, art, broadcast communication and communication studies, English, general studies, history, international studies, music, philosophy, photography, pre-law, public relations, Spanish, theater, and theology.
Art students enjoy a curriculum including art history, ceramics, graphic design, painting, and drawing areas of focus. English majors may pursue literature or professional writing. A unique program is the photography major, which allows students to focus on either creative photography, or biomedical and forensic applications of the skill. Theater majors focus on acting, dance, and technical theater studies, and Spanish majors may choose to study the language, literature, translation, and interpretation within this area.
Barry University's Bachelor of Science degree offerings include accounting, athletic training, biology, cardiovascular perfusion, chemistry, computer information sciences, computer science, criminology, elementary education, exercise science, finance, information technology, international business, management, marketing, mathematical sciences, medical technology, physical education, political sciences, psychology, sociology, and sport management. Within these majors, special areas of focus cater to students and their individual interests.
Athletic training students may specialize in pre-medicine or pre-physical therapy, choosing a track of studies that leads to a five-year B.S. to master's degree program. Biology majors may focus on areas of general biology, marine biology, or pre-professional biological studies such as pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, and pre-dental. Exercise science majors may also choose a five-year B.S. to M.S. program or pre-medical or pre-physical therapy concentration.
Students enrolled in mathematical sciences can focus on computational, general mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. Physical education majors are prepared for K-12 grades, and psychology majors may pursue careers in either industrial or organizational applications of the field.
A five-year B.S. to M.S. track is also available for sport management students, who can focus on the diving or golf industry as well. Barry's business programs may also lead students on a five-year seamless track from a bachelor's to master's degree.
Other special majors lead some students to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Fine Arts, Music, and Social Work. Fine arts majors may concentrate on art or photography, and music majors may focus on instrumental performance, sacred music, voice, opera, or musical theater specializations.
Some students who enroll at Barry University already have an associate's degree and certification in medical laboratory technology. If this is the case, the B.S. program in clinical biology can advance a student's career in this field or as a histotechnician, nuclear medicine technician, or ultrasound and respiratory technician.
In addition, the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Endorsement is provided for educators and administrators who wish to work with students displaying evidence of advanced abilities and skills. The State of Florida has approved this program, which includes courses such as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Graduates earn an ESE certification and ESOL endorsement for grades K-12, and this program may be added to the English major's curriculum.
Student Organizations at Barry University Lead to a Diverse Culture and Well-Rounded Educational Experience
Several student organizations are accessible on campus to cater to extracurricular and special interests, providing a complete education that develops learning and skills outside of the classroom as well. Students are encouraged to discover and develop new interests through a variety of campus activities and groups that may be found through the Office of Student Activities.
Multicultural affairs, club and organization governance, Greek life, student events, and leadership development are all included in the office's realm. These groups and organizations are all aimed at developing diverse students through civic engagement, interpersonal relationships, and leadership and volunteer opportunities.
- At a Glance
School Type
Independent Roman Catholic, Coed
Setting
Suburban 122-acre campus with easy access to Miami
Degrees Offered
Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Master's, and Postbachelor's Certificates
Comprehensive Costs
$36,200 includes full-time tuition ($27,200) and room and board ($9000). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load
(Cost includes full-time tuition plus additional fees such as room and board and mandatory fees)
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult , 62% of applicants were admitted
Application Deadlines
Rolling (freshmen), rolling (transfers)
- Admissions
Freshman
Admission: 4,327 applied; 2,695 admitted; 648 enrolled Average high school GPA: 2
Test Scores
· SAT critical reading scores over 500 37%
· SAT math scores over 500 35%
· ACT scores over 18 77%
· SAT critical reading scores over 600 5%
· SAT math scores over 600 4%
· ACT scores over 24 8%
· SAT critical reading scores over 700 1%
· ACT scores over 30 1%
Applying
Options: electronic application, early admission, deferred entrance
Application fee: $30
Required: high school transcript, minimum 2 GPA
Required for some: essay or personal statement
Recommended: interview
Application deadline: rolling (freshmen), rolling (transfers)
Notification: continuous (freshmen), continuous (transfers)
- Cost and Financial Aid
Costs (2010-11)
Comprehensive Costs: $36,200 includes full-time tuition ($27,200) and room and board ($9000). Full-time tuition and fees vary according to program. Part-time tuition and fees vary according to course load
Room and board: Room and board charges vary according to board plan
Payment plans: Tuition prepayment, installment, deferred payment
Waivers: Employees or children of employees
Financial Aid
Of all full-time matriculated undergraduates who enrolled in 2008, 3,482 applied for aid, 3,370 were judged to have need, 128 had their need fully met
In 2008, 395 non-need-based awards were made
Average percent of need met: 53%
Average financial aid package: $20,365
Average need-based loan: $5212
Average need-based gift aid: $8596
Average non-need-based aid: $6786
Average indebtedness upon graduation: $35,880
- Majors and Degrees
Degrees Offered
Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Post-Master's, and Postbachelor's Certificates
Majors
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences; Ecology; Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
Accounting; Business Administration and Management; Finance; International Business/Trade/Commerce; Management Information Systems; Marketing/Marketing Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs
Advertising; Broadcast Journalism; Communication/Speech Communication and Rhetoric; Journalism; Mass Communication/Media; Public Relations/Image Management; Radio and Television
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Science; Information Science/Studies
Education
Education; Elementary Education; English/Language Arts Teacher Education; Kindergarten/Preschool Education; Physical Education Teaching and Coaching; Special Education
Engineering
Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Comparative Literature; French; Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology; Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology; Cytotechnology; Nuclear Medical Technology; Nursing (Registered Nurse Training); Pre-Dentistry Studies; Pre-Medical Studies; Pre-Pharmacy Studies; Pre-Veterinary Studies
History
History
Legal Professions And Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Sport And Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy
Physical Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology
Psychology
Social Sciences
Criminology; Economics; International Relations and Affairs; Political Science and Government; Sociology
Theology And Religious Vocations
Theology
Visual And Performing Arts
Acting; Dramatic/Theater Arts; Photography; Piano and Organ; Voice and Opera
- Student Body
Undergraduate Student Population
5,098 undergraduate students, 69% women, 31% men, 20% African American, 1% Asian American or Pacific Islander, 25% Hispanic American, 0.1% Native American
International Population
5%
Housing Info
37% live on campus
- Campus Life
Housing: On-campus residence required for freshman year
Options: Coed, men-only, women-only, disabled students, Campus housing is university owned
Activities: Drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, radio and television station, choral group, Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, SCUBA Society, Caribbean Students Association, Jamaican Association, national fraternities, national sororities
Most popular organizations: Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, SCUBA Society, Caribbean Students Association, Jamaican Association
Campus security: 24-hour emergency response devices and patrols, late-night transport/escort service
Student services: Health clinic, personal/psychological counseling
Academic Programs
Special study options: Academic remediation for entering students, accelerated degree program, adult/continuing education programs, advanced placement credit, distance learning, double majors, English as a second language, honors programs, independent study, internships, off-campus study, part-time degree program, services for LD students, study abroad, summer session for credit
ROTC: Army (c), Air Force (c)
Unusual degree programs: 3-2 engineering with University of Miami
School Calendar: Semesters
- Faculty
Total: 880
Full-time: 39% full-time
Student/faculty ratio: 18:1
- Athletics
Athletics
Member: NCAA, Division: All Division II
Scholarship sports
Baseball (m), basketball, crew (w), golf, soccer, softball (w), tennis, volleyball (w)
Intramural sports
Basketball M/W, football M/W, golf M/W, soccer M/W, softball M/W, volleyball M/W
Intercollegiate sports
Baseball M(s), basketball M(s)/W(s), crew W(s), golf M(s)/W(s), soccer M(s)/W(s), softball W(s), tennis M(s)/W(s), volleyball W(s)
- School Facilities
Facilities/Endowment
Main Library Name: Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library
Other Library: 1
Collection: 316,517 titles; 2,880 serial subscriptions; 7,531 audiovisual materials
Endowment: $25.1 million
