Barry University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,600

2.44% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,883

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77.2%

10,838 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,825

65.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

36.8%

235 Graduates

About

Barry University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Barry University were Law (236 degrees awarded), Nursing Practice (79 degrees), and Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (59 degrees).

In 2024, 1,829 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Barry University. 69.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (588 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (498 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Barry University is $33,600, which is $1,680 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Barry University is $33,600, which is $1,680 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,883.

In 2024, 67% of undergraduate students attending Barry University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,600

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Barry University was $33,600. The cost of tuition at Barry University is $1,680 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Barry University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,883

2024 Value

0.196%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Barry University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,883. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Barry University grew by 0.196%.

This chart compares the average net price of Barry University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,471

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Barry University was of $15,471 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 23.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Barry University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Barry University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 17.3% with respect to 2023, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Barry University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Barry University received 10,838 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 10.7% annual growth. Out of those 10,838 applicants, 8,371 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.2% acceptance rate.

There were 6,825 students enrolled at Barry University in 2024. 85% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Barry University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.49%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,371

Accepted Out of 10,838

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Barry University was 77.2% (8,371 admissions from 10,838 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 59.1%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 10.7%, while admissions grew by 16.7%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Barry University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

85%

Submission Percentage (2019)

612

Scores Submitted (2019)

85% of enrolled first-time students at Barry University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Barry University had a total enrollment of 6,825 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Barry University is 4,443 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,382. This means that 65.1% of students enrolled at Barry University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Barry University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26% Black or African American, 23.2% White, 3.85% Asian, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Barry University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.6%), followed by White Female (17.9%) and Black or African American Female (14.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Barry University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,825 students. The full-time enrollment at Barry University is 4,443 and the part-time enrollment is 2,382. This means that 65.1% of students enrolled at Barry University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Barry University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Barry University was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Barry University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Barry University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
2,106 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,775 enrolled students
White
1,582 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Barry University is 30.9% Hispanic or Latino, 26% Black or African American, 23.2% White, 3.85% Asian, 3.15% Two or More Races, 0.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.132% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 312 students (4.57%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 725 more women than men received degrees from Barry University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Barry University is hispanic or latino (588 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (498 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Barry University is Law (236 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (79 degrees) and Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (59 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Barry University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (241 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (200 degrees), and Biology (242 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Barry University are Registered nurses (1,633,226 people), Physicians (553,615 people), Other managers (309,789 people), Social workers, all other (268,052 people), and Medical & health services managers (262,981 people).

The most specialized majors at Barry University in 2024 are Legal (241 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (200 degrees), Biology (242 degrees), Psychology (112 degrees), and Health (443 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Barry University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Barry University are Legal (241 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (200 degrees), Biology (242 degrees), Psychology (112 degrees), and Health (443 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Barry University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,295,042 people), Elementary & secondary schools (828,073 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (599,538 people), Outpatient care centers (590,743 people), and Offices of physicians (432,772 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Barry University.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
107 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
63 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Barry University was Registered Nursing with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Barry University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

552

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,277

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 552 degrees were awarded to men at Barry University, which is 0.432 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,277).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Barry University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Barry University in Law, which is 0.584 times less than the 149 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 149 degrees were awarded to men at Barry University in Law, which is 1.71 times more than the 87 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 19% of students graduating from Barry University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
588 degrees awarded
Black or African American
498 degrees awarded
White
419 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Barry University is hispanic or latino (588 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (498 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Hispanic or Latino Female
491 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
477 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
475 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Barry University is hispanic or latino female (491 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (477 degrees).

Operations

Barry University has an endowment valued at nearly $58.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.19M (10.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Barry University had a total salary expenditure of 144M. Barry University employs 84 Assistant professors, 79 Associate professors and 72 Professors. Most academics at Barry University are Female Assistant professor (47), Female Associate professor (44), and Female Professor (38).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Barry University are: Management, with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 125 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees.

Endowment

$58.8M

2024 Endowment

8.82%

growth from 2023

Barry University has an endowment valued at about $58.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Barry University grew 8.82% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $193M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Barry University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.61M - Federal
$374k - State
$396k - Local

As of 2024, Barry University received $1.61M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $374k from state grants and contracts, and $396k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$65.7M

2024 Salaries

6.76%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Barry University paid a median of $65.7M in salaries, which represents 45.7% of their overall expenditure ($144M) and a 6.76% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.72% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.78% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$22.8M

Instructional Salaries

255

Number of Employees

In 2024, Barry University paid a total of $22.8M to 255 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Barry University were Management with 180 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 125 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 98 employees.

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