Admissions Requirements (U.S.)

Barry University accepts applications on a rolling basis. That means that we review applications as they come in and send out decisions shortly after.

While this gives you the flexibility to decide your next steps, it’s best to apply with a start term in mind. Applying well before the start term opens doors to financial support and scholarships, ideal class schedules, preferred housing options, and so much more!

Unsure about what to do next?

*Please note that general admission to Barry University does not guarantee acceptance into all academic majors. Consult the academic requirements for your academic area of interest.

**Applicants who have never attended a college or university, and applicants who are coming to Barry with less than 12 hours of transferable college credits are considered first year applicants. This also applies to high school students with advanced placement college credits.

1. Complete an online undergraduate application by creating a myBarry account or submitting a Common App. (There is no application fee for domestic students.)
   • *Note: At Barry University, a domestic student is typically defined as a student who is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
2. Submit transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions.
3. Barry University reviews applications for test-optional acceptance. Freshmen domestic students may opt-in either when they apply, or if they have already applied.
4. If you do not meet the requirement to test-optional acceptance, SAT or ACT scores are required for students (applies to students under the age of 21). When submitting an ACT and/or SAT score you may:
   • Request that official scores be sent to Barry directly from the testing agency.
     The Barry University code for SAT I: 5053; ACT: 0718.
   • Self-report your scores on your application. Enter your highest score for each section exactly as you receive them. If you are self-reporting your scores, you will be required to submit official score reports only if you are admitted and choose to enroll.
5. If you have completed a G.E.D., forward the official results of that examination and the high school transcripts documenting your secondary education.
6. For assistance with the application process and a full description of admissions requirements, please consult your program pages, the Barry University catalog, or better yet, speak with your admissions counselor when you visit us on campus.

Admission to Barry University can be offered to test optional applicants; which means SAT/ACT scores are not required. Test optional candidates will be evaluated solely on their academic performance in high school. GPA above 2.3+ may be considered for test optional admission for most majors.

Note*: If an applicant’s test score is at least SAT 880/ACT 17 consideration for admission may be given for specific majors. However, we strongly encourage applicants with scores above our average SAT 1011/ACT 20, to submit test scores, especially if considering Bright Futures, Honors Program, STEM program, and select scholarships.