Barry University represents an opportunity for a personalized educational experience that will encourage you to think critically, expand your skills, and find answers. With more than 60 traditional undergraduate programs, accelerated bachelor's programs designed specifically for working adults, and more than 50 graduate programs, Barry offers superb opportunities for study, networking, community service, and professional growth. Barry University is a coeducational Catholic international university that is focused on quality academics, hands-on experience, and your success.

Founded in 1940, the University is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Order of Sisters from Adrian, Michigan. "U.S. News and World Report 2006 Best Colleges Edition" ranked Barry in the second tier of southern master's colleges and universities.

Barry is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.

In 2005, our total enrollment was 9324 (full-time and part-time undergraduate, graduate, adult and continuing education, and professional). Of our total enrollment, 84.2% are Florida residents, 11.40% are from out-of-state, and 4.4 % are international. For total enrollment, 30.8% are male, 69.2% are female.

Barry enrolled 4583 full-time undergraduates (primarily in our traditional programs). Our part-time undergraduate population totaled 1333 (primarily in our accelerated bachelor's programs designed for working adults). Our full-time graduate students totaled 1764; our part-time graduate students totaled 1644.

Our students were drawn from across the United States and around the world. "U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges Edition" ranked Barry #1 in diversity in southern master's colleges and universities for several years in a row.

Our low student to faculty ratio allows for personalized attention, enabling you to more easily reach your goals.

CAMPUS LIFE

There is always something to do on campus:

• over 92 student clubs and organizations
• over 15 national honor societies
• sororities and fraternities
• intramural sports including basketball, soccer, sand volleyball, softball, golf, and tennis
• wellness activities including salsa, yoga, kickboxing, and pilates

ATHLETICS

Barry's twelve NCAA Division II teams (Sunshine State Conference) include men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, and tennis, and women's basketball, rowing, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball. Barry has won six national championships.

Barry has also gained acclaim for its emphasis on academics. More than 63% of Barry's student-athletes maintain grade point averages of 3.0 or higher.

Barry's Health and Sports Center houses a 1,500-seat gymnasium, modern weight-training facility, state-of-the-art rehabilitation and athletic training facility, a human performance laboratory, and a biomechanics lab. Outdoor facilities include soccer and baseball fields and tennis, racquetball, and basketball courts.

FACILITIES

We are certain you will find Barry has the facilities you need to enhance and support your studies. The Monsignor William Barry Library houses over 950,000 items of print and nonprint materials. The library also participates in numerous local and national organizations, including the Southeast Florida Library Information Network (SEFLIN).

The Division of Information Technology's main computer lab is available to all students and faculty and provides access to various application packages, various operating systems, electronic mail, and the Internet. The lab is equipped with computers, terminals, scanners and laser and color printers. The lab is open weekdays, evenings, and weekends to accommodate students' schedules.

The Science Building houses classroom labs, research labs and lecture rooms. A wide range of general and specialized equipment in the biomedical sciences is available.

The Health and Sports Center has a fully-equipped Human Performance Laboratory, a state-of-the-art Athletic Training Room, and a biomechanics lab. In addition, there is a complete weight training facility and an outdoor sports and recreation center.

The David Brinkley Television Studio has the latest state-of-the art equipment, enabling you to obtain the experience you will need to enter the growing communications job market.

These are just a few of our top-rated facilities, designed to give you that extra edge.

LOCATION

Barry University's 122-acre main campus is located in the village of Miami Shores, 7 miles north of downtown Miami and 14 miles south of Fort Lauderdale. We are an easy commute from Broward or Dade Counties, just off I-95, exit 13 (campus map).

South Florida's tropical climate invites you to enjoy the outdoor life year-round. You can watch any number of professional sports teams, or attend a variety of cultural events. The beautiful Atlantic coast beaches are just minutes away. Miami, the gateway to Latin America, and an international trade center, offers a dynamic business and cultural environment that will enhance your educational opportunities.