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Barry University
  • 4 Year
  • MIAMI, FL
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Barry University
#699 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • MIAMI, FL
  • 1,410 reviews
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    Barry University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    93%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    30%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,780 / year
    Poll
    46%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 297 responses
    Poll
    46%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 105 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,640 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 75 responses
    • Buc Stop
      25%
    • Buckys Cove
      19%
    • Le international cafe
      16%
    • None really. They get tiring after a while.
      13%
    • WOW
      11%
    • Sandellas
      8%
    • Subway
      7%
    46%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 92 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 72 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      32%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      33%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      22%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      13%

    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    76%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 68 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 56 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      54%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      34%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      7%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      5%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 63 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      29%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      40%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      10%
    • Not very visible.
      16%
    • We have campus police?
      6%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 117 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      8%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      42%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      45%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      5%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Newspaper, Radio Station, Student Government, Television Station
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 22 responses
    • Barry Beauties
      23%
    • GLO
      23%
    • I just started in January 2016
      18%
    • GLO 2.0 we threw an after party
      14%
    • White Out Night
      14%
    • Greek Week
      5%
    • I just started August 2016
      5%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 89 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      2%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      9%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      11%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      34%
    • Parties? What parties?
      44%
    Poll
    What is the biggest social event of the year?
    Based on 38 responses
    • All white party
      34%
    • Pool party
      34%
    • Not sure
      11%
    • I forgot but it was awesome
      8%
    • Athletic banquet
      5%
    • Homecoming
      5%
    • Graduation
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    41%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 95 responses
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