C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
57/100 · earnings-weighted

Barry University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Miami, Florida 33161
Outcomes
C+
56/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
C
41/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,836
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
59%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Barry University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$55,966
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,637
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,997
Median debt at graduation
37.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
39.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 65th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Barry University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$144,190$134,968+91%#6 of 253#3$29,250
Public Administration$103,107$97,702+50%#1 of 47#1$33,381
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$81,868$93,608+5%#228 of 966#158$28,875
Health and Medical Administrative Services$61,949$89,971+53%#5 of 275#4$31,680
Computer and Information Sciences$46,503$65,951-29%#403 of 459#384$27,750
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,266$64,210-6%#612 of 1176#475$30,350
Social Work—$61,820+19%#27 of 420#5$29,375
Biology$32,556$60,471+6%#317 of 841#207$29,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$46,015$51,734-3%#256 of 476#190$38,125
Criminology$44,015$51,180-8%#86 of 113#67$27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$47,019-14%#494 of 610#440—
Psychology$27,743$44,016-13%#838 of 1027#749$25,225

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Barry University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $498,596
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,323/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 33179 (6.4% cap, Ives Estates)

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🏆 Where Barry University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Podiatric Medicine/Podiatry
of 9 schools
#14
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
of 34 schools
#28
Counseling Psychology
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $32,800 $32,800
Total Cost (On-Campus) $53,592 $53,592

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
63%
Receive Pell Grants
73%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

6,836
Total Students
66%
Women
64%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 24%
Hispanic 32%
Black 26%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 77%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 14%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 64%
25-64 (Adult) 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Barry University?
Barry University has an acceptance rate of 59%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Barry University?
Tuition at Barry University is $32,800 for in-state students and $32,800 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Barry University?
The graduation rate at Barry University is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Barry University a good school?
Barry University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Barry University?
Barry University has a total enrollment of 6,836 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology