Safety Score
0.29 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Miami, FL · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Barry University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 6,836-student campus.
- 0.29
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,145
- Rank of 3,050
- #71
- FL rank
- 6,836
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Barry University reports 0.29 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,145 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 72% of ranked campuses its size.
- 0.29
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,145
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 72%
- safer than ranked campuses its size
- 1
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Barry University decreased from 3 to 1 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesBarry University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Miami, FL, enrolling approximately 6,836 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 6 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within FL, it ranks #71 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 6,836 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Barry University is "Aggravated Assault" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in FL averaging 3.45 incidents per 1,000 students, Barry University reports 92% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1145
Above-average safety
State Rank (FL)
#71
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
1
across 11 crime categories
Where Barry University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
0 Safer than most safer than 72% of 1,807 ranked campuses
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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Barry University percentile rank 62.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1145 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Barry University reports 92% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $34,350
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $34,350
- Avg Net Price
- $22,613
- Median Debt
- $26,997
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 77%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 37%
- Retention Rate
- 63%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $47,637
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $55,966
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 51%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyBarry University: on-campus incidents by year
Declining 50% (2 → 1 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 50 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 6 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 41 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 17 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Barry University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
FL
Barry University
0.29 incidents / 1,000 students
NY
Yeshiva University
0.88 incidents / 1,000 students
NC
Fayetteville State University
4.38 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Yeshiva University
New York, NY · 6,826 enrolled
Safety Score 0.88
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC · 6,847 enrolled
Safety Score 4.38
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM · 6,849 enrolled
Safety Score 9.93
Georgia College & State University
Milledgeville, GA · 6,811 enrolled
Safety Score 1.61
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE · 6,862 enrolled
Safety Score 0.44
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Barry University nationally (rank #1145), regardless of size or state.
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward, NE
National Rank #1144
Mid Michigan College
Harrison, MI
National Rank #1146
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
National Rank #1143
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA
National Rank #1147
Cayuga County Community College
Auburn, NY
National Rank #1142
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barry University safe?
Barry University has a safety score of 0.29 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,145 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Barry University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Barry University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in FL.
Does Barry University have fire safety data?
Yes. Barry University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Barry University's Safety Profile
Barry University in Miami, FL enrolls 6,836 students and has a safety score of 0.29 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1145 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 3 in 2022 to 1 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Barry University's 0.29 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Barry University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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