Barry students are a force for good. We know our choices matter. We know that our stories matter. We are influenced and influential. We walk in thankfulness and are bright with optimism. We are the ones who can do and will do and will never just make do.
Choose Barry and we’ll help you move forward with power and purpose.
85+ years of breakthroughs
- In the 1940’s, Barry was one of the first colleges
for women. - The Adrian-Dominican Sisters infused in
Barry the values we are committed to today:
Seek truth. Make peace.
Founded in 1940 in Miami, Florida, Barry University offers 50+ bachelor’s degree programs. Our personalized, values-based education centered on experiential learning gives our students the tools and real-world experience that transforms concepts into impact and produces graduates who are leaders in solving society’s critical challenges. Barry University has been rated one of the top universities in awarding financial aid packages, creating opportunities for social mobility, and is one of the leading universities in minority representation.
Learn from the best
Thought-leaders, change-makers, big idea creators, scientists, entrepreneurs, artists, researchers, and renowned medical professionals. Our faculty is here to expand your mind.
Over 90 percent of full-time faculty hold a doctoral degree or the highest degree in their field.
Our job is not just to educate, but to challenge and inspire you.
There’s no place like Miami
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Cosmopolitan city.
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International gateway.
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Multicultural.
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Multilingual.
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Drenched in sunshine.
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Need we say more? Oh yeah, home to Barry University.
Your success comes with an entourage
Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA)
Starting college is a big step, but it’s one you won’t take alone. At the Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA), a dedicated Academic Success Coach is with you from your first day on campus through graduation. Together you’ll create a personalized success plan each semester, stay connected, and stay on point.
With our Success Team, we’re taking student-centered support even further – a technology powered network that connects departments and key staff together to make sure that your needs are met quicky, personally, and with intention.
From Learning to Doing. Career and Experiential Learning
From day one, you’ll turn connections into opportunities, from on-campus jobs to internships with Miami’s leading companies, you’ll tap into Barry’s network to launch your career.
Through the Career & Experiential Learning department, you’ll connect classroom learning to real-world experience, building the skills, confidence, and network to launch your career before you graduate.
Valuable @ Barry
Our greatest investment is YOU
From scholarships and payment plans to grants and robust financial aid packages, a private education @ Barry University is not just valuable, it’s very affordable.
90% of our student body receives financial assistance
You could qualify for up to $20k in Merit Based Scholarships
Net Price Calculator. Get a personalized estimate of your “net price” as an undergraduate student.
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Athletics
We. Are. Bucs.
They say home is where the heart is and they’re not wrong... It’s also where we keep our dozens of National Championship trophies. Barry University Buccaneers dominate, plain and simple. Both on and off the field, all we do is win.
- National Champions
- NCAA Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence
- 450 + All Americans
Local Sports Legends
The winning culture doesn’t stop with Barry, in Miami- it’s a lifestyle.
- Miami Heat: NBA Champions
- Our first Miami Heat championship, in 2006, was brought home by our very own alum, Shaquille O’Neal
- Maimi Marlins: World Series Champions
- Miami Dolphins: Super Bowl Champions
- Inter Miami CF: the soccer star-powered MLS team
- Florida Panthers: Stanley Cup winners in Florida? Yes!
Find your people. Collect experiences. Join the club!
From orientation to graduation, the friends you make and the experiences you have will shape unforgettable college memories.
We know your body needs the same exercise your mind and spirit. That’s why we have a seemingly endless supply of healthy fitness, wellness, and intramural options. Barry's state-of-the-art Fitness Center at the Landon Student Union is fully stocked with equipment to keep you in shape. Our Penafort Pool is the place to be on sunny days. When you’re ready for a pick-up game, courts and fields are available for everything from racquetball to soccer to softball. And if you need some downtime to relax and reflect, our lush green areas deliver just the right amount of peace and tranquility.
You’ve got the power to make things happen
At Barry, experiential learning is built into everything we do.
Take the Students Managed Investment Fund (SMIF), where Barry students actively manage a portfolio worth over $1.5 million. Or the Barry Ad Company, our student-powered, award-winning advertising agency working with real clients to produce real results. And the AI Center, where tools are used to enhance your learning experience. From healthcare and business to science, the arts, and humanities, AI is embedded into every program, ensuring that our students are not just learning about AI, but rather, actively applying it to real-world challenges
We are the school for endless opportunities
Whether you’re a high-school student trying to decide on a college, or a current college student who is thinking about transferring, if you’ve got questions, our Admissions Counselors are standing by with answers. From info about degree programs, to campus life, to potential scholarship and financial opportunities, or even just to say hi, we’d love to talk to you about everything and anything Barry.
