Barry University
Type & Background: Barry University is a private, Catholic university founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters.
Location: Main campus in Miami Shores, Florida (122 acre campus).
Size & Students: Roughly 7,400 students (undergraduate + graduate).
Academic Structure: Offers over 100 degree programs across multiple schools: Arts & Sciences, Business, Health Professions, Law, Nursing, Podiatric Medicine, Social Work, etc.
History & Mission: Initially a women’s college, became coeducational later, then a university in 1981. It’s rooted in Dominican Catholic tradition, emphasizing study, reflection, service, and social justice.
Library: Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library has extensive collections, including a significant Catholic collection.
Athletics: Known as the Barry Buccaneers (NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference), with a successful athletic program.
Student Life: More than 60 student organizations, a student newspaper (The Barry Buccaneer), a student radio station (WBRY), and active campus ministry.

