A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Barry University are predominantly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Barry University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
21%
|
| Black |
33%
|
| Hispanic |
31%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 110% more female students than male students enrolled at Barry University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Barry University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,243
|
| Women |
4,715
|
Barry University serves a low number of students outside of Florida, with 53 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
53%
|
| Out of State |
39%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
69% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 43.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132471 IPEDS survey data for Barry University.