Barry University

Barry University is a private, nonprofit Catholic institution in Miami Shores, north of downtown Miami. Founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters in 1940, it brings a Dominican liberal-arts tradition into a wide range of professional and academic fields. Its mission joins study with reflection, service and social justice, while welcoming students from different faith backgrounds. That identity is part of the campus experience, alongside a large menu of career-focused programs and a main campus where students can meet faculty and advisers in person.

Programs and academic options

Barry’s four academic divisions cover arts and sciences, health professions and medical sciences, business and public administration, and law. The university’s 2025–26 academic inventory lists 64 undergraduate and 59 graduate degree programs, plus professional degrees and combined pathways. Undergraduate choices include nursing, biology and marine science, psychology, criminology, communication, business, education, social work, theology, computer science and sport management. Graduate and professional study includes physician assistant, biomedical sciences, counseling, social work, occupational therapy, nursing practice, public administration, business, podiatric medicine and law. Some programs are online or offered at designated locations; format and admission requirements vary by degree. Use Barry’s program and admissions directory to open the specific program page before planning prerequisites, clinical placements or a transfer.

For prospective students comparing the university’s professional pathways, start with the actual sequence of study. Nursing and health programs may require prerequisite courses, clinical work and competitive admission; the School of Podiatric Medicine and Physician Assistant program have their own graduate-level admissions processes. Business students can choose areas such as accounting, finance, management, marketing and international business. The Orlando law school is a separate location, so students pursuing a legal career should factor in the move to Orlando after any Miami-based undergraduate study. Ask the department how internships, licensure preparation and field placements are arranged for the program you want.

Tuition, scholarships and financial aid

For the 2026–27 academic year, Barry estimates undergraduate tuition at $35,600. Its full cost-of-attendance estimate is $59,652 for a student living on campus, $63,564 off campus without family, and $46,964 off campus with family; those totals include estimates for books, housing and food, personal expenses, transportation and loan fees. The university’s listed direct costs are $51,890 on campus and $36,600 for either off-campus arrangement. Housing, meal plans and indirect expenses make a substantial difference, so use Barry’s current tuition and aid page and its net-price calculator to estimate your own bill after grants and scholarships.

Barry automatically considers admitted first-year students for merit awards; the current award tiers range from $4,000 to $20,000 a year, depending on academic qualifications. Transfer students are also considered for merit aid, and eligible students may apply for awards such as the Honors Program Scholarship, Alumni Legacy Grant and Catholic High School Grant. The Barry Access Grant is based on financial need, and a university scholarship system matches students with institutional and endowed opportunities. Complete the FAFSA early, meet each award’s separate requirements and ask Financial Aid how renewable awards change if enrollment or academic progress changes. These awards are selective or eligibility-based, so compare the written aid offer with the full cost rather than assuming an award is guaranteed. The university explains applications and available options on its financial-aid page.

Applying, visiting and getting guidance

Students can begin through the undergraduate application page and request an in-person or virtual conversation with Admissions or Financial Aid. A campus visit is useful for seeing the residential setting and asking about class schedules, transportation, housing and program-specific support. Bring a short list of questions about the exact major, transfer-credit review, total cost after aid and any application steps beyond the general university application. Barry’s admissions page provides the application and visit options; graduate and professional applicants should follow their school’s instructions.

Miami Shores campus and other locations

The main campus and university mailing address are 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161. The main switchboard is 305-899-3000; Undergraduate Admissions can be reached at 305-899-3100 or 1-800-695-2279. The university lists main-campus office hours as Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; schedules can vary by office and academic calendar, so call ahead before making a special trip. Barry’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law is at 6441 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32807, phone 321-206-5600. The university also lists selected programs and services in other parts of Florida, including Palm Beach and Pembroke Pines; those sites do not offer every degree. Confirm the location, course schedule and in-person requirements with the school before enrolling.

What students mention

Student comments often point to approachable professors, smaller classes and a culturally varied campus as reasons they feel known and supported. Some describe the social scene as quieter than they expected, and comments also raise practical concerns about dining options and the cost of private education. Those impressions differ by program, year and personal expectations. During a visit, ask current students how they find advising, class access, campus activities and the day-to-day cost of living in South Florida. You can read student comments about Barry as individual experiences and compare them with your priorities.

Barry may suit students who want a values-based education with options across health professions, business, social services, liberal arts and law, and who are prepared to plan carefully for a private-university budget. Before committing, match the campus and delivery format to your program, request a transfer evaluation if applicable, and review the full financial-aid offer. The program office and Admissions can clarify what is available at Miami Shores, Orlando or another Florida location for your intended start term.