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.
At Barry, we break through.
80+ 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 and grounded in the Liberal Arts Tradition, Barry University is a private Catholic university located in the heart of Miami. As dynamic as the city we call home, Barry is dedicated to providing students with the skills and support needed to succeed, plus the degree.
Our job is not just to educate, but to challenge and inspire you.
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.
We’ve got it all, from dream chasers to star gazers and everything in between. Just ask Professor Maurizio Giannotti, renowned physicist, and recipient of a NASA grant to study axion particles in dark matter. The grant allowed him to study images of the Betelgeuse star in the Orion system, before they were released to the public! If it sounds like rocket science, it’s not—it’s astrophysics.
Over 90 percent of full-time faculty hold a doctoral degree or the highest degree in their field.
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Learn by doing. Experiential Learning.
At Barry, we don’t just teach you how to do things, we practice what we teach by DOING.
Our values-based approach centered on experiential education and service 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.
From the Student Managed Investment Fund and the student-powered Barry Ad Company to 60 clubs and organizations and dozens of labs and studios, you’ll have nothing but immersive, fun experiences.
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.
We. Are. Bucs. Athletics
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. Our varsity teams include men’s baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis, cross-country and swimming; and women’s basketball, golf, rowing, tennis, volleyball, beach volleyball, cross-country and swimming.
NCAA Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence
Student Athletes average a 3.341 Cumulative GPA
NCAA Division II National Champions
Sunshine State Conference Champions
All-Americans
Scholar All-Americans
More than 25 Players drafted to MLB since 2000
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Student Athletes average a 3.341 Cumulative GPA
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NCAA Division II National Champions
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Sunshine State Conference Champions
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All-Americans
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Scholar All-Americans
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More than 25 Players drafted to MLB since 2000
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.
- Miami Marlins: World Series Champions
- Miami Dolphins: Superbowl Champions
- Inter CF: the soccer star-powered MLS team
Campus Life and Wellness
Barry University offers a robust and diverse campus life.
Getting involved on campus and participating in our university programming can enhance your intellectual, social, professional, and even leadership abilities.
At Barry, 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.
Practicing what we teach
At Barry, learning leads to knowledge and truth; reflection leads to informed action; and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.
We inspire students to get involved and make a difference in their communities.
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72% of Barry students are currently involved in community engagement programs and provide an average of 70,000 hours of community service a year.
Housing
Living in a residence hall is an unforgettable experience, and a great way to make friends, collaborate academically, and develop skills that you’ll use later in life – like doing your own laundry! From the historic to the modern, the residence halls at Barry University are ready to provide you with environments designed for your comfort and success.
Eat. Meet. Treat.
You know that feeling of looking into a full refrigerator and thinking there’s nothing to eat?
That won’t happen here. At Barry University, our dining options cover everything from Cuban pastelitos to poke bowls, and delicious vegan options. Yes, we’ve got it all — even for the pickiest of eaters.
We're ready to invest in your future.
90% of our student body received financial assistance.
150 Million+ provided to students in financial aid annually.
You could qualify for $19k in merit-based scholarships
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90% of our student body received financial assistance.
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150 Million+ provided to students in financial aid annually.
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You could qualify for $19k in merit-based scholarships
At Barry University, our priority is helping students move forward. That’s why we’ve been rated one of the top universities in awarding financial aid packages, one of the top universities in creating opportunities for social mobility, and one of the leading universities in minority representation.
If you’ve got the will to join our community, our advisors will personalize a grant, scholarship or aid package to help you and your family manage the costs of your education. Chances are that the costs will end up being far less than what you expected.
Discover, explore, and embark on your career path.
Career Development Center
The CDC, or Career Development Center, is your one-stop-shop for everything you’ll need to take the next step in your future career. With services that range from resume building workshops to mock interviews, you’ll become a force to be reckoned with. You won’t have to worry about a competitive job market—they’ll have to worry about you. The CDC’s Handshake platform can also set you up for success with hundreds of different internship opportunities!
CASA: Center for Academic Success and Advising
Our Center for Academic Success and Advising is also here to support you in all the ways you’ll need to maximize your potential at Barry. They offer individualized academic success coaching, professional tutoring, and even financial aid counseling.
We are the School of Opportunity
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.
