The College of Nursing and Health Sciences is a constituent college of Barry University, a Catholic institution founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters in Miami Shores, Florida. The college has grown into one of South Florida's largest producers of nurses and allied health professionals, offering programs from the bachelor's through doctoral level. It is known for strong clinical partnerships across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and for its Dominican values of truth, compassion, and service.
Students experience small class sizes, simulation-based learning, and extensive clinical placements in a diverse, multicultural region. The campus community is close-knit and faith-informed, while remaining welcoming to students of all backgrounds. Distinctive strengths include Doctor of Nursing Practice and nurse practitioner tracks, nurse anesthesia, and health services administration, with many programs available in flexible or online formats for working professionals.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Miami Shores, Florida |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Total students | 7,000 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 11:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 85% |
| Graduation rate | 58% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Room & board | $14,000 |
| Average financial aid | $28,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 98% |
| SAT range | 1000-1180 |
| ACT range | 20-25 |
| Average GPA | 3.5 |
| Regular deadline | August 1 |
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.