1) How large is the student body at Barry? Our tradition full time undergraduate student body numbers just over 2400 students. They come from 49 US states and territories and over 70 different countries.

2) What is the student faculty ratio? Barry prides itself on providing a personalized educational opportunity. Our current student faculty ratio is 14:1. You will know your professors and classmates and they will know you.

3) How can I apply to Barry? You can either use our electronic application or mail in a paper application.

4) What is the application deadline? Barry University has a rolling admissions policy. Applications are accepted as long as there is available space for students. An admission decision is made as soon as the file is complete, and the applicant is notified immediately by letter.

5) Are there scholarships and grants available? Yes! Barry has a generous grant and scholarship program which is based on your previous academic performance. Upon acceptance, you will automatically be awarded any academic grant or scholarship for which you qualify. Please contact an admissions counselor for more information.

6) How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships? Academic grants and scholarships do not need a separate application. The admission application is sufficient.

7) How do I contact my admissions counselor? It's easy. Just call the Admissions Office at 305.899.3113 (800.695.2279) or email admissions@mail.barry.edu.

8) Is campus housing available? Yes, there is! The Residential Life staff works hard to provide a clean, comfortable, secure, and safe environment in which students can live. Campus housing assignments are not guaranteed. They are designated on a first-come, first-served basis.

9) Can I visit the campus? Yes! We encourage prospective students and applicants to visit our campus to see our state-of-the-art facilities and enjoy our beautiful tropical weather. Click here for more information.

10) Can I stay on campus when I visit? Unfortunately, we do not have space available to accommodate our guests in our residence halls. Our Admissions Office will be happy to recommend local hotels.

11) What are the costs of attending Barry University? For the academic year 2006-2007 our tuition is $12,000 per semester and our room and board is $3,465- $4,825 per semester, depending on occupancy. Our generous grant and scholarship program certainly helps out with these costs. Contact your admissions counselor today to find out what kind of grants or scholarships you are eligible for.

12) How far is Barry from the beaches? Our beautiful tropical campus is located about 5 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean and its miles of sunny sandy beaches.