Barry University Admission Requirements
Miami, FloridaChances of getting into Barry University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
91.2%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into Barry University and can I get accepted? The school has a 91% acceptance rate ranking it #50 in Florida for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,795 out of 5,255 applicants were admitted making Barry University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 72 percent. Barry University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students. Only 13% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
910-1080Applicants Submitting SAT
72%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 480 |
| SAT Math 25th | 430 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 910 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 560 |
| SAT Math 75th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1080 |
| Average SAT Score | 1000 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Barry University?
Barry University typically requires applicants to be in the top 76 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 910 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 820. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1000 out of 1600. The school ranks #29 in Florida for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 72 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
SAT scores are not required for admission consideration at Barry University.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1080 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 995 to 1080 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
| 910 to 995 | Avg - | 86%-91% |
| 825 to 910 | Reach | 78%-86% |
| Less than 825 | Low | <78% |
Barry University ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
17-22Applicants Submitting ACT
26%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 16 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 17 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 22 |
| ACT Math 75th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 19 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Barry University?
Admission data indicates that Barry University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 17 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 69 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 14 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #30 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score. 26 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Barry University.
ACT scores are not required for admission consideration at Barry University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >95% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg + | 91%-95% |
| 17 to 19 | Avg - | 87%-91% |
| 15 to 17 | Reach | 81%-87% |
| Less than 15 | Low | <81% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
2.92Typical High School Grades
B-You can get into Barry University with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Barry University was 2.92 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #37 in Florida for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 2.92 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Barry University accepts 91% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 5% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 10% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 10% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 18% | Good |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 38% | Avg + |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 19% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,615 | 1,625 | 5,255 |
| Accepted | 3,348 | 1,441 | 4,795 |
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 89% | 91% |
| Enrolled | 470 | 174 | 644 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 14% | 12% | 13% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Barry University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Not applicable |
| High School GPA | Not applicable |
| High School Class Rank | Not applicable |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not applicable |
| Recommendations | Not applicable |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Not applicable |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132471 IPEDS survey data for Barry University.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Barry University prefer SAT or ACT?
72% of students submit their SAT scores to Barry University. 26% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Barry University?
91% of those who apply are granted admission to Barry University. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Barry University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 910 and 1080. 72% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Barry University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 22. 26% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
