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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.
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Campus Location11300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33161-6695
USA
Main Tel: (800) 756-6000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school 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
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,352 | 51 | | Master | 935 | 39 | | 499 | 2 | | 94 | 8 | | Post-master's certificate | 17 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 8,733 in 2007-2008 (8,388 full-time equivalent). About 32% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 68% of the class. Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,500 | | Room and board | $ 8,600 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 5,600 |
Financial Aid: Barry participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 13 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 9 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 303 |
Housing and MealsBarry provides on-campus housing for 1,050 of its 8,388 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Sunshine State Conference for major sports. The school 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) .
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 59% | | Women | 61% | | All | 60% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 420-510 | | Math | 410-500 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (10 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (329 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (76 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (457 awarded) - Computer Teacher Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- Montessori Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Reading Teacher Education
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (282 awarded) - Public Administration
- Social Work
LAW (382 awarded) - Law (LLB, JD)
- Legal Professions and Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (237 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (2 awarded) MEDIA (40 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (67 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (89 awarded) - Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Physician Assistant
MEDICINE (168 awarded) - Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry (DPM)
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC (4 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (278 awarded) - Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (80 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (12 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (28 awarded) - Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (217 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) THERAPY AND COUNSELING (117 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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