Barry University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,800

2.5% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$23,930

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

59.1%

12,141 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,836

64.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.6%

221 Graduates

About

Barry University is a higher education institution located in Miami-Dade County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Barry University were Law (178 degrees awarded), Nursing Practice (94 degrees), and Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (59 degrees).

In 2023, 1,907 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Barry University. 72.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (622 degrees), 1.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (528 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Barry University is $32,800, which is $1,797 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Barry University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,173 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Barry University is $32,800, which is $1,797 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,930.

In 2023, 81% of undergraduate students attending Barry University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Barry University was $32,800. The cost of tuition at Barry University is $1,797 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$23,930

2023 Value

18.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Barry University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,930. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Barry University grew by 18.4%.

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

$12,529

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Barry University was of $12,529 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.86% between 2022 and 2023.

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

81%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

81% of undergraduate students at Barry University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 2.41% with respect to 2022, when 83% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Barry University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2173 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Barry University received 12,141 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 8.2% annual growth. Out of those 12,141 applicants, 7,172 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 59.1% acceptance rate.

There were 6,836 students enrolled at Barry University in 2023. 85% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Barry University has an overall enrollment yield of 8.11%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

59.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,172

Accepted Out of 12,141

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Barry University was 59.1% (7,172 admissions from 12,141 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 59.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 8.2%, while admissions declined by 9.05%.

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 6,836 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Barry University is 4,412 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,424. This means that 64.5% of students enrolled at Barry University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Barry University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.8% Black or African American, 23.9% White, 3.69% Asian, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.176% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Barry University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (26.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.2%) and Black or African American Male (12.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (19%) and Black or African American Female (13.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Barry University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,836 students. The full-time enrollment at Barry University is 4,412 and the part-time enrollment is 2,424. This means that 64.5% of students enrolled at Barry University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

58%

2023 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 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
2,165 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,765 enrolled students
White
1,633 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Barry University is 31.7% Hispanic or Latino, 25.8% Black or African American, 23.9% White, 3.69% Asian, 2.74% Two or More Races, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.176% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 334 students (4.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 843 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 (622 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (528 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Barry University is Law (178 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Practice (94 degrees) and Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (59 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (185 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (248 degrees), and Biology (181 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 (1,551,517 people), Physicians (513,192 people), Other managers (226,738 people), Medical & health services managers (219,171 people), and Pharmacists (200,399 people).

The most specialized majors at Barry University in 2023 are Legal (185 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (248 degrees), Biology (181 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), and Health (534 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Barry University are Legal (185 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (248 degrees), Biology (181 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), and Health (534 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (2,868,506 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (623,629 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (490,821 people), Offices of physicians (226,184 people), and Outpatient care centers (200,876 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 (2023)

Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods
177 degrees awarded
Other Biological & Biomedical Sciences
129 degrees awarded
Physician Assistant
96 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Barry University was Other Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods with 177 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

532

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,375

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 532 degrees were awarded to men at Barry University, which is 0.387 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,375).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Barry University in Law, which is 0.575 times less than the 113 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Barry University in Social Work, which is 9.21 times more than the 14 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Barry University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (44.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Barry University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (44.8% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Hispanic or Latino
622 degrees awarded
Black or African American
528 degrees awarded
White
453 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Barry University is hispanic or latino (622 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (528 degrees).

2.1% of degree recipients (40 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Hispanic or Latino Female
450 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
405 degrees awarded
White Female
293 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Barry University is hispanic or latino female (450 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (405 degrees).

Operations

Barry University has an endowment valued at nearly $54M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.36M (9.92%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Barry University had a total salary expenditure of 151M. Barry University employs 85 Associate professors, 74 Assistant professors and 72 Professors. Most academics at Barry University are Female Associate professor (52), Female Assistant professor (40), and Male Professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Barry University are: Management, with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 110 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

Endowment

$54M

2023 Endowment

8.1%

growth from 2022

Barry University has an endowment valued at about $54M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Barry University grew 8.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $380M 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

$4.73M - Federal
$228k - State
$272k - Local

As of 2023, Barry University received $4.73M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $228k from state grants and contracts, and $272k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$70.4M

2023 Salaries

3.72%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Barry University paid a median of $70.4M in salaries, which represents 46.8% of their overall expenditure ($151M) and a 3.72% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.78% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.811% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.4M

Instructional Salaries

251

Number of Employees

In 2023, Barry University paid a total of $22.4M to 251 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

85 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

150 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Barry University were Associate professor with 85 employees, Assistant professor with 74 employees, and Professor with 72 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Barry University were Management with 150 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 110 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Barry University was Female Associate professor with 52 employees, Female Assistant professor with 40 employees, and Male Professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Barry University.

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