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Barry University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 72%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of Barry University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 41%

There are 154% more female students than male students enrolled at Barry University with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Barry University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Barry University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
28%
Women
72%
Enrollment by gender for Barry University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,014
Women
2,579

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 35%

Barry University draws 64 percent of students from Florida, 22 percent from other states, and 13 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Florida, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Barry University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
64%
Out of State
22%
Foreign
13%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$58,621 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,825
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 43.6%
Part-time undergraduates 15.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=132471.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026