Student Achievements

Achievements

Thus, in accordance with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Standard 8.1, “The institution identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission…,” Barry University has identified student achievement metrics, provided appropriate data, established thresholds of acceptability, and explained how each criteria relates to its mission. The student achievement measures identified by the University are:

  1. Retention of first time, full time students
  2. Graduation of first, time full time students
  3. Success in developmental courses (math and writing)
  4. National competency examinations

The Barry University mission statement states that we are a Catholic institution of higher education founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, Barry University is a scholarly community committed to the highest academic standards in undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. Each measure is in alignment with the University’s mission statement. The University strives to attain the highest student achievement outcomes possible.

The information on this site provides a representation of the accomplishment of our students in meeting these broad goals.

Current Freshman Retention & Graduation Rates

Barry University’s 6-Year Graduation Rate and Threshold are as follows:

• 30% graduation rate
• 26% graduation threshold

Historical Freshman Retention & Graduation Rates

SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATES
COHORT YEAR IPEDS COHORT IPEDS: BU GRAD RATES NATIONAL IPEDS BENCHMARK* NSCH COHORT NSCH COMPLETION AT BU NSCH COMPLETION AT DIFFERENT INSTITUTION NSCH NATIONAL BENCHMARK**
2009 648 33% 56% 843 35% 15% 71%
2010 625 31% 55% 741 37% 17% 74%
2011 662 35% 54% 665 40% 15% 76%
2012 622 36% 55% 658 42% 15% 76%
2013 562 35% 55% 587 41% 16% 76%
2014 459 36% 57% 513 42% 16% 76%
2015 431 41% 57% - - - -

First-time, degree seeking students who started their postsecondary studies in the fall term of the cohort year. Source: National Student Clearinghouse (NSCH)

*National IPEDS benchmark includes all Four-Year, Private, Nonprofit, degree granting institutions in the US.

**National benchmark for Four-Year, Private, Nonprofit Institutions National Student Clearinghouse (NSCH)
Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding error.

FIRST YEAR RETENTION RATES
COHORT YEAR IPEDS COHORT IPEDS: BU RETEN. RATES NATIONAL IPEDS BENCHMARK** NSCH COHORT NSCH RETENTION AT BU NATIONAL NSCH BENCHMARK*
2014 459 65% 75% 714 67% 74%
2015 431 65% 75% 600 66% 75%
2016 479 61% 75% 565 61% 74%
2017 604 62% 74% 699 64% 74%
2018 639 65% 75% 750 66% 74%
2019 709 68% 74% - - -
2020 636 55% - - - -

First-time, all entering students (including non-degree and degree seeking students for the 2013 and 2014 cohorts; non-degree students not reported in 2015 cohort and beyond). Source: National Student Clearinghouse

*National IPEDS benchmark includes all Four-Year, Private, Nonprofit, degree granting institutions in the US.

**National benchmark for Four-Year, Private, Nonprofit Institutions. Source: National Student Clearinghouse (NSCH)

**Data not yet available

Percentages may not add up to 100% due to rounding error.

DEVELOPMENTAL COURSEWORK COMPLETION

PASS RATES OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENTAL AND FIRST COLLEGE LEVEL MATH COURSES
YEAR* % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED DEVELOPMENTAL MATH ANDSUBSEQUENTLY REGISTERED FOR A COLLEGE LEVEL MATH % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED DEVELOPMENTAL MATH AND DID NOT REGISTER IN A COLLEGE LEVEL MATH TOTAL % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED DEVELOPMENTAL MATH % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED MAT 107, 108, 109 OR 152 (FIRST COLLEGE LEVEL COURSES)
2017 65% 22% 87% 93%
2016 68% 17% 85% 94%
2015 63% 20% 83% 91%
2014 66% 19% 85% 88%
2013 60% 21% 81% 86%
PASS RATES OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN DEVELOPMENTAL (ENG 095) AND FIRST COLLEGE LEVEL ENGLISH WRITING (ENG 111) COURSES
YEAR* % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ENG 095 AND SUBSEQUENTLY REGISTERED FOR ENG 111 % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ENG 095 AND DID NOT REGISTER FOR ENG 111 TOTAL % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ENG 095 % SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ENG 111 (FIRST COLLEGE LEVEL WRITING COURSE)
2017 72% 16% 88% 86%
2016 59% 34% 93% 93%
2015 76% 9% 85% 89%
2014 64% 15% 79% 86%
2013 59% 18% 77% 90%

*Includes Summer II, Fall, Spring, Summer I terms

National Competency Examinations

Nursing & Health Sciences

In the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, the undergraduate (BSN), master’s (MSN), post-graduate certificates (ARNP), and doctoral (DNP) programs in nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE). The undergraduate nursing program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The Occupational therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The Cardiovascular Perfusion Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). The Anesthesiology Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA).

The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Biology with a Histotechnology specialization, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Histotechnology and Master of Science in Clinical Biology with a Histotechnology specialization are approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, and accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The Master of Science in Medical Biotechnology has been recognized as a Professional Science Master's (PSM) Program by the Council of Graduate Schools.

The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Outcomes

Exam Year NO. OF STUDENTS TAKING NCLEX FIRST TIME PASS RATE
2021 119 82.35%
2020 112 90.18%
2019 115 86.96%
2018 96 84.38%
2017 104 86.54%
2016 129 83.72%
2015 158 82.28%

Law

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association.

Employment Summary for 2021 Graduates

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Employed - Bar Passage Required 66%
Employed - J.D. Advantage 12%
Employed - Professional Position 3%
Employed - Law School/University Founded 0%
Unemployed - Not Seeking 1%
Unemployed - Seeking 11%
Employment Status Unknown 3%

Employment Type

EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Law Firms  
Solo 4%
1 - 10 28%
11 - 25 6%
26 - 50 5%
51 - 100 5%
101 - 250 6%
251 - 500 1%
501 + 3%
Unknown Size 0%
Business & Industry 10%
Government 16%
Pub. Int. 12%
Clerkships - State & Local 1%
Education 1%

For more details on Employment click here.

First-Time Bar Passage Rate

Exam Year First-Time Bar Passage Rate Ultimate (Two-Year) bar Passage Rate
2015 50.25% 73.50%
2016 45.83% 71.14%
2017 56.00% 75.90%
2018 41.57% 67.26%
2019 56.79% 81.48%
2020 58.68%  
2021 62.36%  

First-Time Bar Passage Rate and Ultimate (Two-Year) Bar Passage Rate – are the categories we must report to the ABA each year.  This information was gathered from our past ABA reports and 509 disclosure forms. 

The Ultimate (Two-Year) Bar Passage Rate for the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 is unavailable as the reporting cycles for those classes have not closed yet. 

For more information, click here.

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