Barry University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Barry University is a private research university in Miami, Florida, enrolling about 2,212 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 77.24% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,966 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $34,350
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,613 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 77.24% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,212 94.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 37.87%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 43.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 16.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 28.3%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,484
- Applicants (IPEDS): 12,141
- Room & Board: $18,650 annual estimate
Barry University: what the data shows
Common questions about Barry University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Barry University?
Barry University is located in Miami, FL (ZIP 33161-6695).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Barry University public or private?
Barry University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Barry University cost?
Published tuition: $34,350.
Average net price after aid: $22,613.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,804 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,485 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,524 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $25,690 |
| $110,001+ | $29,180 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $137,400.
How hard is it to get into Barry University?
Admission rate: 77.24%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Barry University?
Total enrollment: 2,212 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,484 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,593 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Barry University?
150%-time completion rate: 37.87%.
First-year retention: 63.4%.
What do graduates of Barry University earn?
Median earnings: $47,637 six years after entry; $55,966 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,997.
39.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Barry University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Law (236 completions)
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other (177 completions)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other (144 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (107 completions)
- Social Work (102 completions)
- Public Administration (98 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (98 completions)
- Nursing Practice (79 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (64 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (62 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Barry University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 77.24%; completion rate 37.87%; median earnings $55,966 at 10 years; net price $22,613. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$34,350
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Barry University was $34,350.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,613
2024 Value
In 2024 Barry University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,613.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$90,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,613 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$137,400 4-Year Tuition
$18,650 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$54,500 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$218,000 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Barry University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
44.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Barry University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Barry University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,160 | $28,160 | $20,129 |
| 2014 | $28,160 | $28,160 | $23,985 |
| 2015 | $28,800 | $28,800 | $23,635 |
| 2016 | $28,800 | $28,800 | $20,198 |
| 2017 | $29,850 | $29,850 | $20,254 |
| 2018 | $30,014 | $30,014 | $17,937 |
| 2019 | $30,014 | $30,014 | $17,994 |
| 2020 | $30,940 | $30,940 | $20,539 |
| 2021 | $31,540 | $31,540 | $16,942 |
| 2022 | $32,500 | $32,500 | $19,664 |
| 2023 | $33,450 | $33,450 | $22,978 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77.24% Acceptance Rate
12,141 Total Applicants
7,172 Students Admitted
582 First-Time Students Enrolled
8.11% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Barry University reported total enrollment of about 2,212 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (34.1%), and Non-Resident Alien (13.5%). About 39.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Barry University in 2024 is 2,212 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,484 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,593 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.4%
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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 35.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
19.09% 100% Completion Time
37.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 19.09% of students graduating from Barry University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Law: 37% male / 63% female
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 30% male / 70% female
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 32% male / 68% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Barry University.
Return on Investment
$26,997 Median Student Debt
$55,966 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.24% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
518.74% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Barry University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 65 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Law: 236 completions
2. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other: 177 completions
3. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other: 144 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 107 completions
5. Social Work: 102 completions
6. Public Administration: 98 completions
7. Physician Associate/Assistant: 98 completions
8. Nursing Practice: 79 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 64 completions
Most popular programs at Barry University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Barry University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Barry University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 28.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,861
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,546
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Barry University is a private non-profit institution located in Miami, FL, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Law, Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. Enrollment is approximately 2,212 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (34.1%), Non-Resident Alien (13.5%). The admission rate is 77.24%. The 150%-time completion rate is 37.87%. Approximately 39.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Miami, FL 33161-6695
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 37.87% graduation rate at Barry University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 65 distinct degree programs, Barry University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barry University located?
Barry University is located in Miami, FL.
What is Barry University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Barry University is 77.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 12,141 applicants and 7,172 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Barry University cost?
Reported tuition is $34,350 and average net price is $22,613 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $18,650 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Barry University?
Barry University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,484 students, Black or African American (35.5%), Hispanic or Latino (34.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Barry University?
About 43.6% of students at Barry University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Barry University earn?
Median earnings are $47,637 six years after entry and $55,966 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Barry University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 37.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Barry University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,997.
Is Barry University public or private?
Barry University is a private nonprofit institution located in Miami, FL.
Is Barry University an HBCU?
No. Barry University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Barry University a tribal college?
No. Barry University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Barry University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Barry University reports 34.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Miami, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.