Barry University
11300 N.E. Second Ave
Miami Shores, Florida 33161-6695
(305) 899-3113 or
(800) 695-2279
http://www.barry.edu
ENROLLMENT
Undergraduates:
Full-time:
629 men/1,197 women
Part-time:
1,019 men/1,928 women
Graduate School:
687 men/1,556 women
FRESHMAN ADMISSION
PROFILE
Number who applied:
910
Number accepted:
637
Number enrolled:
234
Average GPA:
3.2
Freshman retention rate:
55%
COSTS:
Tuition:
$24,320
Room and Board:
$7,850
Fees, books, misc.:
$3,210 (approx.)
FINANCIAL AID:
Freshmen receiving aid:
90%
Average financial aid package:
$13,657
FACULTY:
Full-time:
238
Part-time:
312
Ph.D. (or terminal degree):
80%
Student-faculty ratio:
13:1
IN ADDITION
Barry's academic programs concentrate on preparing students for excellence and effectiveness in their chosen fields. To this end, many students are involved in research projects and internships. Business majors work in cooperation with Miami's Beacon Council on projects designed to enhance the community. Marine science majors conduct research during internships at Epcot Center, Disney World. Nursing students gain valuable training in Barry's Nursing Center Without Walls. Barry's education majors benefit from the school's receipt of the Council of Independent Colleges Service Learning Grant. Broadcast communication majors intern at local network affiliates. Sport management-diving industry majors assist in reef preservation projects.
Our faculty provide individualized attention, offering students the guidance and mentoring needed. Education at Barry is value-based. We want students to think critically, to understand that there may be more than one answer to a question. This spirit of inquiry enables Barry graduates to succeed.
Barry University
Miami Shores, Florida
At Barry, you can develop long-lasting friendships while pursuing your career goals.
College Description/Campus Visit
Barry University is an independent, coeducational Catholic university that fosters academic pursuits in the liberal arts and professional studies. Founded in 1940, the University is sponsored by the Dominican sisters of Adrian, Michigan. • Offering a quality education within a caring environment, the University challenges students to grow-intellectually, spiritually, and personally. Barry also provides the faculty, facilities, and resources needed for success. • Barry is located in Miami Shores, a residential community seven miles from Miami, Florida, and 14 miles from Ft. Lauderdale. This ideal location gives students access to the area's flourishing international business community and its exciting cultural and recreational opportunities. • Barry enrolls 1,600 full-time undergraduate students: 71 percent Florida residents, 13 percent out-of-state, and 16 percent international. Sixty-seven percent of the undergraduate student body is female. Our alumni live in 49 states and 74 countries. The total enrollment is 7,200 (undergraduate, graduate, adult and continuing education, and podiatric).
Academic Life
Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The University awards bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees. Over 50 undergraduate programs are offered through the Schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Human Performance and Leisure Sciences, Natural and Health Sciences, and Nursing. • Whatever a student's major-biology, international advertising, sports medicine, photography, exceptional student education, international business, nursing, or broadcast communication-their preparation will include dynamic curricula, close interaction with professors and colleagues, and opportunities for exciting internships. • Barry's active, interdisciplinary Honors Program encourages participants to explore issues and topics facing our complex society, thus adding breadth and depth to the educational experience. • International students can take advantage of individualized programs designed to assist with language proficiency and cultural acclimation. Barry's Clinical Center for Advanced Learning assists students with learning disabilities who have the potential to complete a four-year degree. • Barry offers summer programs in Europe. In addition, Barry is a member of the College Consortium for International Studies. • The University operates on a semester plan.
Campus Life
There is always something to do on campus, with over 30 student clubs and organizations. In addition, Barry holds membership in over 15 national honor societies. Barry has two sororities and three fraternities. Intramural sports include basketball, soccer, sand volleyball, softball, golf, and tennis. • Approximately 600 students live on campus in air-conditioned residence halls. Residence hall life offers a built-in support system and quick access to campus facilities and activities. • Barry's student services include counseling, career development and placement, campus ministry, and health services. • With three other universities and colleges in the area, Barry students have expanded opportunities to network and socialize. • South Florida is renowned for its recreational opportunities. Students can explore nearby national parks, swim at local beaches, shop, go museum hopping, watch the Miami Heat, enjoy the Coconut Grove Art Show, attend the Miami Film Festival, stroll around South Beach, or scuba in the Keys.
Facilities and Resources / Campus Map
Barry's distinctive 90-acre campus is noted for its beautiful, subtropical landscaping and Spanish Mission architecture. • Seven residence halls accommodate approximately 600 students. The University has a snack bar; a cafeteria; a post office; a student center; a performing arts center; a television and radio station; and a health and sports center, complete with a strength and conditioning room, outdoor tennis, basketball, and racquetball courts, and a pool. • The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library houses a collection of 650,000 items and over 2,300 periodical titles and participates in a number of library networks. • The Academic Computing Center provides students with PC and Macintosh computers, laser printers, scanners, and terminals. The Clinical Center for Advanced Learning offers workshops on reading speed, writing techniques, and more. • Other facilities include photography and computer imaging labs, a human performance lab, multimedia business classrooms, art studios, a nursing lab, the Classroom of Tomorrow, and a cell biology/biotechnology lab, in addition to several other well-equipped science labs.
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Diversity and Multicultural Programs
Thirty percent of the Barry student population are minority students. Clubs and organizations such as the Black Student Organization, Bahamian Club, Jamaican Association, and the Hispanic Association unite fellow students in friendship with activities that help them preserve and understand their heritage. Neighboring the 90-acre campus, the glitter of metropolitan Miami is also alive with its own unique multicultural environment.
Barry's School of Podiatric Medicine, the only podiatry school in the South, is one of only seven in the United States. At the present time, minority students constitute 39 percent of the podiatry school's total enrollment.
Specific to the financial needs of minority students, Barry University provides PRE-MARC and MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers) to students who are majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or psychology. The Miami Heat Scholarship is awarded to students who graduate from high schools in Miami's Overtown area. The Golden Drum Scholarship is offered to minority students who graduate from high schools in Dade County. The Black Nurses Association, Inc., Miami Chapter, awards $1,000 annually to black U.S. citizens and Florida residents enrolled in the school of nursing. The Latin Business and Professional Women (LBPW) Scholarship Fund helps Hispanic-American women complete their bachelor's degree. A three-year grant, the Minority Biomedical Support Grant, will help minority students pursuing a degree in biology or biomedical science. Barry has a full range of other scholarships, grants, loans and work opportunities.
Financial Aid / Scholarships
Barry University awards financial assistance based on financial need and academic excellence. Applicants must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to be considered for aid. The priority deadline for submission of financial aid materials is February 28. The University participates in the federal grant, loan, and work-study programs and State of Florida financial aid programs. • In addition, Barry awards scholarships each year to students who demonstrate academic promise and leadership potential. These scholarships range from $2,000 to full tuition. Barry offers need-based grants ranging from $1,000 to $7,000. Athletic scholarships are also available. More than 70 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Office of Financial Aid.
Admission Requirements / Application
In reviewing the credentials of students seeking admission to Barry University, the Admissions Committee considers an applicant's composite efforts. Candidates must present the following credentials: the completed application form; official high school or college transcripts; the results of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) of the College Board or of the ACT examination of American College Testing; the recommendation of a high school counselor (freshman applicants) or a college academic advisor (transfer applicants); and a written essay. International students may be required to submit additional documentation. • The University reviews applications as they are completed. Students are advised of their acceptance once the Admissions Committee has reviewed all required documents. Students may apply anytime after completion of the junior year in high school. It is advisable to apply early. • The student's completed application form, including a $30 nonrefundable application fee and supporting credentials (listed above), should be sent to: Mr. David Poole, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Barry University, 11300 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida 33161-6695
