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Barry University

  • LocationMiami, FL
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 6,836 students
  • SponsorDominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan
  • TraditionDominican
Official website

Barry University is a Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan. Ministry and Community Outreach schedules Mass in the Cor Jesu Chapel every weekday at noon and on Sundays at 11 AM, with confession and Eucharistic adoration after Mass on Thursdays, and a priest serves as University Chaplain. University graduation requirements list 6 credits of theology and 3 of philosophy, and overnight residence-hall guests must be of the same gender as the host.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Monday–Friday12:00 PMCor Jesu Chapel · During the academic year.
  • Sunday11:00 AMCor Jesu Chapel · During the academic year.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “During the academic year, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM.”
    During the academic year Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and once on Sunday at 11 AM.
    “During the academic year, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM.”
    During the academic year Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and once on Sunday at 11 AM.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Barry University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miCor Jesu Chapel: 0.2 mi1Saint Rose of Lima: 0.8 mi2Mother of Christ Catholic Church: 0.8 mi3Haitian Catholic Center: 1.2 mi4Saint James Catholic Church: 1.2 mi5Church of Saint Martha: 1.7 mi6Ministry and Community Outreach and Cor Jesu Chapel: 0.3 miBarry University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Cor Jesu Chapel — 0.2 mi
  2. Saint Rose of Lima — 0.8 mi · 415 Northeast 105th Street, Miami Shores
  3. Mother of Christ Catholic Church — 0.8 mi
  4. Haitian Catholic Center — 1.2 mi
  5. Saint James Catholic Church — 1.2 mi · 370 Grand Concession, Miami Shores
  6. Church of Saint Martha — 1.7 mi · 9301 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Shores

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Monday-Friday 12:00 PM in the Cor Jesu Chapel during the academic year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “During the academic year, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM.”
      During the academic year Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and once on Sunday at 11 AM.
    2. Ministry and Community Outreach | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/ministry-and-community-outreach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 P.M. in the Cor Jesu Chapel.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the Cor Jesu Chapel on campus.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (Sunday 11:00 AM Community Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “During the academic year, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM.”
      During the academic year Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and once on Sunday at 11 AM.
    2. Ministry and Community Outreach | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/ministry-and-community-outreach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our Community Mass on Sundays begins at 11:00 A.M. in the Cor Jesu Chapel.”
      The Sunday Community Mass is at 11 AM in the Cor Jesu Chapel.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Scheduled confession on campusOne or two scheduled times per week (Thursdays after the noon Mass until 1:30 PM during the academic year; also by appointment with the chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Every Thursday during the academic year, Confessions are heard after the daily Mass until 1:30 PM.”
      Confession is scheduled every Thursday after the noon Mass during the academic year.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (Thursdays after Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Also on Thursdays, the Eucharist is exposed after Mass for adoration and private devotion.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday after Mass.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Fr. Humphrey Ikueze, University Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Fr. Humphrey Ikueze, University Chaplain - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/humphrey-ikueze · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Humphrey Ikueze University Chaplain hikueze@barry.edu”
      Fr. Humphrey Ikueze, a Catholic priest, is the University Chaplain.
      “Fr. Humphrey is responsible for University celebrations and faith formation, Interfaith initiatives, and Peer Ministry. You can meet Fr. Humphrey at the Cor Jesu Chapel in the Campus Ministry annex”
      The chaplain is responsible for university liturgies, faith formation and Peer Ministry and is based at the Cor Jesu Chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes (Daily Mass is celebrated in the Cor Jesu Chapel at the center of campus.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Ministry and Community Outreach | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/ministry-and-community-outreach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Our Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 P.M. in the Cor Jesu Chapel.”
      Daily Mass is celebrated in the Cor Jesu Chapel on campus.
    2. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Many of our celebrations and faith formation programs take place in the historic Cor Jesu Chapel, located at the heart of our Miami Shores campus.”
      The Cor Jesu Chapel is at the center of the Miami Shores campus.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
CTheology and core curriculum: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

57 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (University graduation requirements list Theology 6 credits (two courses); the BSN traditional and accelerated plans list one 3-credit theology course (with PHI-353 Bio-Medical Ethics and a philosophy elective).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Undergraduate Graduation Requirements | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/undergraduate-graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theology | 6 credits | Philosophy | 3 credits”
      University graduation requirements list 6 credits (two courses) of theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy in general education.
    2. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/college-of-health-professions-and-medical-sciences/school-of-nursing/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-program · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “PHI- | Philosophy | 3 | THE- | Theology | 3 | Note: Students can select any course that meets the distribution requirements”
      The BSN traditional-option prerequisite list includes one theology course (3 credits) and one philosophy elective, alongside PHI-353 Bio-Medical Ethics.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (THE-201 (especially Catholic beliefs and traditions) is the required first general-education theology course in the School of Arts and Sciences; other programs (e.g. nursing) allow any approved theology distribution course, and the shared learning goals cover Judaism, Christianity and world religions.)
    Sources (3)
    1. General Education Requirements | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “(All theology courses which satisfy the University distribution requirements meet at least five of the six learning goals.)”
      Theology distribution courses share common learning goals covering the biblical foundations of Judaism and Christianity, Christian doctrine, and world religions.
    2. THE-201 Theology: Faith, Beliefs and Traditions | Barry University Catalogbarry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/the-theology/200/the-201 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Beliefs and traditions will be studied coming in particular from Judaic origins and finding its expressions in Christianity especially Catholic beliefs and traditions. This course fulfils a general education requirement for the School of Arts and Sciences and is the required first course for these purposes.”
      THE-201 studies Christianity, especially Catholic beliefs and traditions, and is the required first theology course for general education in the School of Arts and Sciences.
    3. Department of Theology and Philosophy | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/department-of-theology-and-philosophy · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Department of Theology and Philosophy promotes the ongoing search for truth and the practice of justice by interpreting the historical and contemporary world, engaging human experience, and responding to God’s revelation through the Catholic and Dominican traditions of reasoned analysis and faith.”
      The Department of Theology and Philosophy describes its work through the Catholic and Dominican traditions.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsOne course (Philosophy 3 credits.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Graduation Requirements | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/undergraduate-graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theology | 6 credits | Philosophy | 3 credits”
      University graduation requirements list 6 credits (two courses) of theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy in general education.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description (The general education mission statement says the curriculum is informed by the Catholic and Dominican traditions.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education Requirements | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Informed by the Catholic and Dominican traditions, a Barry education is intentional; the values framed by the University mission are infused throughout the distribution requirements curriculum.”
      The general education (distribution) curriculum is described as informed by the Catholic and Dominican traditions.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes (Theology B.A.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Theology (B.A.) | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/department-of-theology-and-philosophy/theology-b-a · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Bachelor of Arts, Theology (120 credits)”
      A Bachelor of Arts in Theology is offered.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (4 Ministry and Community Outreach staff found on individual staff profile pages: Director, University Chaplain, Coordinator for Community Service & Justice, Coordinator for Community Resources.)
    Sources (4)
    1. Fr. Humphrey Ikueze, University Chaplain - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/humphrey-ikueze · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Humphrey Ikueze University Chaplain hikueze@barry.edu”
      Fr. Humphrey Ikueze, a Catholic priest, is the University Chaplain.
    2. Rob Roa, Director of Ministry and Community Outreach - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/rob-roa · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rob Roa Director of Ministry and Community Outreach rroa@barry.edu”
      Rob Roa is Director of Ministry and Community Outreach.
    3. Ahjane Billingsley, Coordinator, Community Service & Justice - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/ahjane-billingsley · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ahjane Billingsley Coordinator, Community Service & Justice”
      Ministry and Community Outreach has a Coordinator for Community Service and Justice.
    4. Kativon Makary, Coordinator, Community Resources - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/kativon-makary · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Kativon is the Community Resources Coordinator for MCO and oversees the Food Pantry, Bucky’s Boutique, and Barry Urban Garden.”
      Ministry and Community Outreach has a Community Resources Coordinator.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Days of Reflection overseen by the MCO director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Rob Roa, Director of Ministry and Community Outreach - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/rob-roa · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Rob is the Director of Ministry and Community Outreach and oversees Days of Reflection, the Dominican Preaching in Action Conference and the Environmental Leaders Experience.”
      Ministry and Community Outreach runs Days of Reflection, the Dominican Preaching in Action Conference and the Environmental Leaders Experience.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsOne or two (OCIA group and Peer Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Every September, Barry University welcomes those called to receive sacraments in the Catholic Church.”
      An OCIA group begins each September for students preparing for the sacraments.
      “Peer Ministers are student leaders in the Miami Shores campus community who facilitate and support opportunities to form meaningful and faithful communities across campus.”
      Ministry and Community Outreach trains and supports student Peer Ministers.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Single-sex residence optionsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight visits are permitted for same-gender guests (up to three consecutive nights); overnight visits with a romantic partner are prohibited; daytime visitation is open 24 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life Policies - Housing and Residence Life - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/housing-and-residence-life/housing-policies-and-procedures/residence-hall-policies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Overnight visits of same gender guest(s) of residents in all residential units are permitted for up to three consecutive nights in a resident's assigned University Housing space as long as all suitemates/roommates consent to the guests staying.”
      Overnight guests in university housing are permitted only if they are of the same gender as the resident.
      “Cohabitation, which is defined as overnight visits with a romantic partner are prohibited, as it is incompatible with the Catholic character of the university and with the rights of the roommate(s).”
      Overnight visits with a romantic partner are prohibited.
      “Barry University has open visitation; students may have guests twenty-four hours a day”
      Daytime visitation is open at all hours.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityYes (Adrian Dominican Institute for Mission, Teaching, and Learning, led by a Mission Officer and Senior Director.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Adrian Dominican Institute for Mission, Teaching, and Learning - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/adi · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The Adrian Dominican Institute for Mission, Teaching, and Learning animates Barry University’s Catholic, Dominican mission across the life of the institution.”
      The Adrian Dominican Institute for Mission, Teaching, and Learning is responsible for the university's Catholic, Dominican mission.
      “Courtney Berrien Mission Officer and Senior Director”
      The institute is led by a Mission Officer and Senior Director.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Service & Justice program in Ministry and Community Outreach with a staff coordinator.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service & Justice - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/service-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Throughout the academic year, BarryU comes together for a day of service and reflection with our community partners across South Florida.”
      Ministry and Community Outreach organizes Days of Service throughout the year.
    2. Ahjane Billingsley, Coordinator, Community Service & Justice - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/ahjane-billingsley · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Ahjane Billingsley Coordinator, Community Service & Justice”
      Ministry and Community Outreach has a Coordinator for Community Service and Justice.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (Designated service-learning courses; not stated as a requirement for all students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Designated Service-Learning (SL) Courses | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/designated-service-learning-sl-courses · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “SW-323: Service Learning and Social Work Practice”
      The catalog lists designated service-learning courses.
    2. Service & Justice - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/service-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Days of Service hours also fulfill your service-learning requirement for classes.”
      Some courses carry a service-learning requirement.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Offered (course, minor, or center) (THE-319 Catholic Social Teaching course; not part of the required general education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. THE-319 Catholic Social Teaching | Barry University Catalogbarry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/courses/the-theology/300/the-319 · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “An examination and evaluation of the teaching on major social issues in the papal encyclicals, consiliar documents, and episcopal pronouncements from Leo XIII to the present day.”
      THE-319 Catholic Social Teaching is offered as a course.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)One (Student handbook policy page for pregnant and parenting students (Title IX).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Title IX Pregnant & Parenting Students - Barry University Student Handbookbarry.edu/en/student-handbook/pregnant-parenting-students · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “The University has instituted a policy to provide appropriate, reasonable adjustments to educational programs and activities to support pregnant and parenting students.”
      The student handbook has a policy supporting pregnant and parenting students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Faith Justice Fellows; campus food pantry. Environmental Leadership Experience and Barry Urban Garden.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service & Justice - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/service-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “True to the Adrian Dominican charism and inspired by BarryU’s core commitments, student servant-leaders apply to the Faith Justice Fellows to engage with some of the world’s deepest needs, right in our own neighborhood of Miami. Informed by rich Catholic Social Teaching, Fellows work to accompany and address immediate needs (service) and root causes (justice) in the community.”
      The Faith Justice Fellows program places students with community partners and is informed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Get Involved - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/get-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “In partnership with Feeding South Florida, Ministry & Community Outreach operates a Food Pantry out of Thompson 228.”
      Ministry and Community Outreach operates a campus food pantry.
      “The Environmental Leadership Experience (ELE) is a 7-day experiential opportunity for eight Barry University students to learn about sustainable agricultural ecosystems in Adrian, Michigan.”
      The Environmental Leadership Experience is an annual care-for-creation trip to the Adrian Dominican Motherhouse.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service programs are run by Ministry and Community Outreach and described as grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service & Justice - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/service-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “True to the Adrian Dominican charism and inspired by BarryU’s core commitments, student servant-leaders apply to the Faith Justice Fellows to engage with some of the world’s deepest needs, right in our own neighborhood of Miami. Informed by rich Catholic Social Teaching, Fellows work to accompany and address immediate needs (service) and root causes (justice) in the community.”
      The Faith Justice Fellows program places students with community partners and is informed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Ministry and Community Outreach | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/ministry-and-community-outreach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we also form and promote the service-leadership approach for student success”
      Ministry and Community Outreach describes its service formation as grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is celebrated every weekday in the Cor Jesu Chapel, with weekly confession and Eucharistic adoration on Thursdays.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “During the academic year, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM.”
      During the academic year Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and once on Sunday at 11 AM.
      “Every Thursday during the academic year, Confessions are heard after the daily Mass until 1:30 PM.”
      Confession is scheduled every Thursday after the noon Mass during the academic year.
      “Also on Thursdays, the Eucharist is exposed after Mass for adoration and private devotion.”
      Eucharistic adoration is held every Thursday after Mass.
  • A Catholic priest serves as University Chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Fr. Humphrey Ikueze, University Chaplain - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/humphrey-ikueze · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Fr. Humphrey Ikueze University Chaplain hikueze@barry.edu”
      Fr. Humphrey Ikueze, a Catholic priest, is the University Chaplain.
  • Overnight residence-hall guests must be of the same gender as the resident, and overnight visits with a romantic partner are prohibited.
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Life Policies - Housing and Residence Life - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/housing-and-residence-life/housing-policies-and-procedures/residence-hall-policies · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Overnight visits of same gender guest(s) of residents in all residential units are permitted for up to three consecutive nights in a resident's assigned University Housing space as long as all suitemates/roommates consent to the guests staying.”
      Overnight guests in university housing are permitted only if they are of the same gender as the resident.
      “Cohabitation, which is defined as overnight visits with a romantic partner are prohibited, as it is incompatible with the Catholic character of the university and with the rights of the roommate(s).”
      Overnight visits with a romantic partner are prohibited.
  • Ministry and Community Outreach runs service and justice programs, including Faith Justice Fellows, described as informed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. Service & Justice - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/service-justice · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “True to the Adrian Dominican charism and inspired by BarryU’s core commitments, student servant-leaders apply to the Faith Justice Fellows to engage with some of the world’s deepest needs, right in our own neighborhood of Miami. Informed by rich Catholic Social Teaching, Fellows work to accompany and address immediate needs (service) and root causes (justice) in the community.”
      The Faith Justice Fellows program places students with community partners and is informed by Catholic Social Teaching.
    2. Ministry and Community Outreach | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/ministry-and-community-outreach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, we also form and promote the service-leadership approach for student success”
      Ministry and Community Outreach describes its service formation as grounded in Catholic Social Teaching.

Concerns

  • One weekend Mass is scheduled (Sunday 11 AM).
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “During the academic year, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM.”
      During the academic year Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and once on Sunday at 11 AM.
  • General education requires one philosophy course; many Catholic colleges require two or more.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Graduation Requirements | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/undergraduate-graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “Theology | 6 credits | Philosophy | 3 credits”
      University graduation requirements list 6 credits (two courses) of theology and 3 credits (one course) of philosophy in general education.
  • The BSN program plans list one theology course, and the theology distribution requirement can be met with courses not limited to Catholic theology.
    Sources (2)
    1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/college-of-health-professions-and-medical-sciences/school-of-nursing/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-program · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “PHI- | Philosophy | 3 | THE- | Theology | 3 | Note: Students can select any course that meets the distribution requirements”
      The BSN traditional-option prerequisite list includes one theology course (3 credits) and one philosophy elective, alongside PHI-353 Bio-Medical Ethics.
    2. General Education Requirements | Barry University Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027barry.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/undergraduate-catalog/academic-information/general-education-requirements · verified Oct. 7, 2026
      “(All theology courses which satisfy the University distribution requirements meet at least five of the six learning goals.)”
      Theology distribution courses share common learning goals covering the biblical foundations of Judaism and Christianity, Christian doctrine, and world religions.

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Campus ministry home

Ministry and Community Outreach and Cor Jesu Chapel

  • Address: 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, office (Thompson 211), food pantry (Thompson 228)

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Catholic clubs and student life

13 groups and regular activities · 10 on campus, 3 off campus

Service 5

  • Days of ServiceOff campus
    September, October, November, January and April
    Campus-wide days of service and reflection with community partners in South Florida.
  • Faith Justice FellowsOff campus
    About nine hours per week for an academic year
    Paid fellowship placing students with Miami community partners, with weekly reflection, informed by Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Environmental Leadership ExperienceOff campus
    Annually (summer)
    Seven-day trip to the Adrian Dominican Motherhouse in Michigan focused on care for creation; participants support the Barry Urban Garden.
  • Food Pantry PlusOn campus
    Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1-4 PM (academic year)
    Free food pantry run by Ministry and Community Outreach with student volunteers.
  • Bucky's BoutiqueOn campus
    Thursdays and Fridays 1-4 PM
    Free clothing boutique run by Ministry and Community Outreach.

Faith formation 1

  • OCIAOn campus
    Begins each September
    Preparation for Baptism, First Communion or Confirmation, with reception at the Easter Vigil.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Peer MinistryOn campus
    Student leaders trained by Ministry and Community Outreach to build faith communities across campus.

Liturgy and prayer 4

  • Thursday confessionOn campus
    Thursdays after the 12:00 PM Mass, until 1:30 PM (academic year)
    Confessions heard weekly after daily Mass; also by appointment with the chaplain.
  • Thursday Eucharistic adorationOn campus
    Thursdays after Mass
    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for adoration and private devotion.
  • Liturgical ministryOn campus
    Students serve at Mass as readers, singers and instrumentalists.
  • Mass of the Holy Spirit and Baccalaureate MassOn campus
    University-wide liturgies celebrated by Ministry and Community Outreach.

Other 1

  • Campus Democracy Project and Peer AdvocatesOn campus
    Civic engagement and advocacy program rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.

Retreats 1

  • Days of ReflectionOn campus
    Reflection days overseen by the Director of Ministry and Community Outreach.

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Campus ministry

Sources (5)
  1. Faith Formation - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/faith-formation · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “During the academic year, Sunday Mass is celebrated at 11:00 AM. Daily Mass is celebrated Monday through Friday at 12:00 PM.”
    During the academic year Mass is celebrated every weekday at noon and once on Sunday at 11 AM.
    “Many of our celebrations and faith formation programs take place in the historic Cor Jesu Chapel, located at the heart of our Miami Shores campus.”
    The Cor Jesu Chapel is at the center of the Miami Shores campus.
    “11300 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695”
    The university's published address is 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161-6695.
  2. Rob Roa, Director of Ministry and Community Outreach - Barry Universitybarry.edu/en/c-vitae/ministry-community-outreach/rob-roa · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Rob Roa Director of Ministry and Community Outreach rroa@barry.edu”
    Rob Roa is Director of Ministry and Community Outreach.
  3. Dominican Life at Barry - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/dominican-life-at-barry · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Founded in 1940, the university is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.”
    Barry University is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.
  4. Ministry & Community Outreach - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “Location - Thompson 211 and Cor Jesu Chapel Email - mco@barry.edu”
    Ministry and Community Outreach is located in Thompson 211 and the Cor Jesu Chapel.
  5. Get Involved - Barry University, Miami, FLbarry.edu/en/ministry-community-outreach/get-involved · verified Oct. 7, 2026
    “In partnership with Feeding South Florida, Ministry & Community Outreach operates a Food Pantry out of Thompson 228.”
    Ministry and Community Outreach operates a campus food pantry.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
57 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.38%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.63%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$11,546

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,150
Total students6,836
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,613
Cost of attendance (per year)$50,778
Median federal debt at graduation$26,997
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
38%
First-year retention63%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$55,966
Admission rate77%
Students receiving Pell grants39%

Value index: 35 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Miami

The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, Archbishop of Miami

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, miamiarch.org, usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 132471
  • Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
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Questions families ask

Is Barry University a Catholic college?
Yes. Barry University is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Miami. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan.
What is Barry University’s Compass Score?
67 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Barry University?
Mass is listed at Cor Jesu Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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