Barry University

Barry University, also referred to as Barry, is a private, coeducational, Catholic university located in Miami Shores, Florida, United States. It was established in 1940 as a college for women and was named Barry College for Women. Later, it transformed to a coeducational college and gained university status on November 13, 1981. It was then renamed Barry University. The main University campus stretches over more than 120 acres of urban land.

The University is organized into the following schools and colleges:

• School of Adult and Continuing Education
• School of Arts and Sciences
• School of Business
• School of Education
• School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences
• School of Law
• School of Natural and Health Sciences
• School of Nursing
• School of Podiatric Medicine
• School of Social Work

The University's sports teams are called the Barry Buccaneers. The official mascot is Bucky the Parrot. The University sponsors baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Notable alumni of Barry University include David M. Kopp, famous human resources expert; Flo Rida, American rapper; and Amy Diaz, Miss Rhode Island USA 2008.

Barry University Highlights

Where Barry University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in family and social work, law, computer science and engineering, and medical adminstration.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Barry Students

The student enrollment at Barry was 8,733 in 2007 (7,093 full-time equivalent).

About 34% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 66% of the class.

Undergrads are 57% of enrolled students, graduate students are 35%, and those seeking first-professional graduate degrees represent 7%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Barry participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Barry provides on-campus housing for 1,092 of its 7,093 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Barry Athletics

Barry is in the Sunshine State Conference for major sports.

Barry offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 65 male students received the aid (men were 48% of those receiving aid) and 70 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 52% of students receiving such aid) .

Barry Admissions (2007)

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