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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

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Bright Futures

Barry Bright Futures

Full tuition as part of the Florida Bright Futures program

Starting Fall 2024

The Barry Bright Futures Award is a new, merit-based grant offered to recipients of the Florida Academic Scholarship/Florida Medallion Scholarship, part of the state-wide Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Enroll full-time and Barry University will commit to covering your full tuition if you’ve received the Florida Academic Scholarship/Florida Medallion Scholarship. And, the award is renewable for each year you earn the Florida Academic Scholarship/Florida Medallion Scholarship.

Eligibility and Funding

We are proud to maximize affordability for top-performing Florida students who are seeking an individualized, private education, hands-on experiential learning, and access to the incredible benefits of a Barry degree. If you are a high-achieving high school student based in Florida, you’re eligible!

Barry Bright Futures bridges the gap between these state-funded awards and the cost of your Barry University education with a financial-aid package that covers 100% of tuition. All recipients of the Florida Academic Scholarship/Florida Medallion Scholarship who enroll at Barry University will automatically earn the Barry Bright Futures Award, valued at $33,600 for the 2024-2025 academic year!

How Do I Apply for the Barry Bright Futures Award?

Make sure you meet the requirements and deadlines for submitting your Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) for the Bright Futures Academic Scholars or Medallion Scholars awards.
Apply to Barry University for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Once we are formally notified of your Florida Academic Scholarship/Florida Medallion Scholarship by the Department of Education, Barry University will modify your financial-aid award letter to fully cover your tuition.

For more information about Florida Bright Futures, please visit: https://floridabrightfutures.gov