Barry University Acceptance Rate
Miami, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,141
- Admitted
- 7,172
- Yield
- 8.1%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Barry University's acceptance rate has risen from 46.1% in 2014–15 to 59.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,587 to 12,141 (+60%) over that period.
Its 59.1% rate makes Barry University more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 59%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (64.8% for women vs 51% for men, a 13.8-point gap). Barry University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 8.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,587 | 3,498 | 46.1% | 460 |
| 2015–16 | 3,765 | 2,073 | 55.1% | 433 |
| 2016–17 | 5,025 | 3,095 | 61.6% | 480 |
| 2017–18 | 5,123 | 4,358 | 85.1% | 604 |
| 2018–19 | 5,255 | 4,795 | 91.2% | 644 |
| 2019–20 | 10,670 | 5,441 | 51% | 717 |
| 2020–21 | 10,671 | 6,968 | 65.3% | 645 |
| 2021–22 | 10,651 | 6,784 | 63.7% | 716 |
| 2022–23 | 13,225 | 7,886 | 59.6% | 596 |
| 2023–24 | 12,141 | 7,172 | 59.1% | 582 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,239 | 4,690 | 64.8% |
| Men | 4,813 | 2,453 | 51% |
| Unknown | 89 | 29 | 32.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Barry University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Barry University's acceptance rate?
Barry University's acceptance rate is 59.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,172 admitted of 12,141 applicants).
Is Barry University test optional?
Barry University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Barry University?
Barry University received 12,141 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,172.
Is Barry University getting harder to get into?
Barry University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 46.1% in 2014–15 to 59.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.barry.edu/.