Barry University Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Miami, FL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
  • Average net price: $23,930 a year (2022–23)
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Barry University reported an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024.

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Barry University GPA requirements

Barry University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Barry University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Barry University acceptance rate

Barry University admitted 8,371 of 10,838 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Barry University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Miami, Florida, with 3,232 undergraduates.

Admission requirements

What Barry University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Barry University's admissions office before you apply.

Barry University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.

AP credit

Barry University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $23,930 a year at Barry University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is it easy to get into Barry University?

For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Barry University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Barry University?

Barry University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,371 of 10,838 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Barry University test optional?

Check Barry University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Barry University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).

What GPA does Barry University look for?

Barry University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

How much does GPA matter at Barry University?

A lot: Barry University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Barry University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Barry University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Does it matter at Barry University if a parent went there?

No. Barry University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does Barry University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $23,930 a year at Barry University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Barry University require an essay?

No. Barry University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at Barry University?

Yes. Barry University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check Barry University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Barry UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.

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