Barry University
Barry University is a private, non-profit university in Miami, Florida. Miami is a large city with plenty of attractions for anyone. Along with close access to the beach, nightclubs, and entertainment, Barry University has a small student to faculty ratio of 11:1. The university was founded in 1940 and is now one of the largest Catholic universities in the area. The campus includes 54 buildings, with a satellite branch campus in Tallahassee and a law school in Orlando. They currently offer over 100 different degree programs at two colleges and six schools, including the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
The Barry University College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers several undergraduate and graduate-level nursing programs. Students can get started with a career in nursing by enrolling in the BSN program. The traditional BSN program requires students to complete the pre-nursing program unless they have completed the prerequisite courses at another college or university. The university also offers an MSN program with a variety of specialty tracks, including Family Nurse Practitioner and Nursing Educator. Besides the traditional BSN and MSN programs, Barry University offers additional pathways, including an accelerated BSN program, an LPN to BSN program, and an RN to BSN program.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students7,358 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
The Barry University Master of Science in Nursing Program is designed to prepare students in a range of specializations in the family nurse practitioner, executive leadership, acute care nurse practitioner and nursing educator tracks.
The curriculum is designed to allow students to practice their chosen specialty in a different healthcare delivery and educational settings.
Admission Requirements:
- Complete graduate application
- A Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college and university
- Official transcripts
- Minimum of a 3.00 grade point average for undergraduate coursework
- Current, valid and unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida
- Successful completion of an undergraduate nursing course and a completion of a statistics course
- Two professional letters of recommendations
- Achieve satisfactory score on English Assessment Test (The Graduate Record Exam or the Miller Analogies Test as required)
Applicants seeking to be considered for admission in the fall semester need to submit a completed application by the 15th of August. Applicants must show demonstrable computer skills and access to a computer with high-speed internet connection.
Clinical agencies require students enrolled in practical courses to submit to a criminal background check and drug screening for clinical placement.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 4 | 23 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 196 miles radius of Barry University
|
University of Miami
12 miles away |
|
Nova Southeastern University
14 miles away |
|
City College-Miami
15 miles away |
|
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
21 miles away |
|
City College-Fort Lauderdale
21 miles away |
|
Palm Beach Atlantic University
58 miles away |
|
Ave Maria University
83 miles away |
|
Southeastern University
182 miles away |
|
Florida Southern College
184 miles away |
|
Everest University-Brandon
196 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
|
Florida Southern College
offers 5 nursing programs |
|
Jacksonville University
offers 8 nursing programs |
|
Nova Southeastern University
offers 7 nursing programs |
|
Palm Beach Atlantic University
offers 3 nursing programs |
|
The University of Tampa
offers 3 nursing programs |
|
Southeastern University
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1947 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
|
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/14/1997 - Current |
|
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/14/1997 - Current |
|
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 04/17/1993 - Current |
|
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 04/17/1993 - Current |
Admission
85%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 880 to 1060 |
| ACT | 17 to 20 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $925/credit | |
| In State Students | $925/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $925/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $990/credit | |
| In State Students | $990/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $990/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $41,625 | $41,625 | $41,625 |
| ADN | 70 | $64,750 | $64,750 | $64,750 |
| BSN | 125 | $115,625 | $115,625 | $115,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $49,500 | $49,500 | $49,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Barry University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 58% | $4,441 |
| Other Federal Grant | 54% | $1,688 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 43% | $4,321 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $16,927 |
| Federal Student Loans | 71% | $5,375 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $10,973 |
$21,547
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,648 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,569 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,273 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$23,970 |
| Over $110,000$26,987 |
Calculate your net price
Student Population
3,505
Undergrads
3,853
Graduates
4,794
Women
2,564
Men
70%
Full-time
30%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
29% |
|
Black/African American |
29% |
|
White |
26% |
|
Non-resident alien |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Reviews (0)
If you are a current or former student of this school, please help out prospective students by sharing your experience with the school. We also welcome faculty members and staff members to leave a review and answer students questions.
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.
