University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Belton, TX

$26,600

Avg tuition

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About University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Baptist While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Belton, Texas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,379, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The university offers 51 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $26,600.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

90% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1190

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students enrolled

21%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

White

55%

Hispanic

23%

Black

12%

Unknown

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

67%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$9,134
On-campus other expenses	$3,030
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$9,134
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,030
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,030

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$40,064	$40,064
Off-campus without family	$40,064	$40,064
Off-campus with family	$30,930	$30,930

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
	Biochemistry
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Accounting
	Business/Managerial Economics
	Finance, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Information Systems, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Business Administration and Management, General
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer Science
	Computer Graphics
5	Education
	Mathematics Teacher Education
	Superintendency and Educational System Administration
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
	Art Teacher Education
	Spanish Language Teacher Education
	History Teacher Education
	English/Language Arts Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
6	Engineering
	Engineering, General
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
	Nursing Education
	Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
	Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
10	History
	History, General
11	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
14	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Christian Studies
15	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
16	Psychology
	Clinical Psychology
	Health/Medical Psychology
17	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
18	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
19	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
20	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Religious/Sacred Music
	Pastoral Studies/Counseling
21	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Graphic Design
	Film/Cinema Studies
	Music Performance, General

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

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Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.