The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has an academic history tracing back to its charter as a co-educational institution by the Republic of Texas in 1845. Founded on Christian values, the university offers a solid undergraduate liberal arts program based in academic rigor. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is located in Belton, Texas, rests in proximity to recreational lakes and lively cities and offers a scenic setting within which to pursue a baccalaureate degree. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor embraces diversity of all types as seen in the makeup of the student body — 25 percent of all students are minority students, and another 36 percent are first-generation college students.   

 

STUDENT PROFILE
# of degree-seeking undergraduates                                      2,206
% male/female                                                                            49/ 51
% African-American                                                                          12
% American Indian or Alaska Native                                             <1
% Asian or Pacific Islander                                                               2
% Hispanic                                                                                         13
% White                                                                                               71
% Pell grant recipients                                                                     35
First-generation and minority alumni Robert Dominguez ’80, president and CEO, Belton, Texas based business, named 2004 Hispanic Business Entrepreneur of the Year, featured on cover of Hispanic Business magazine; Freddie Mattox ’80, one of 47 of American Institute for Public Service’s Jefferson Award winners; Dr. George Martinez ’82, physician, Central Texas Veteran’s Healthcare System; Derrick Wright ’82, pastor, first African- American to serve as district superintendent, North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church; Dr. Shaylon Rettig ’95, pediatrician, San Antonio; Bill Braxton ’00, associate hedge fund manager, Merrill Lynch; Byron Wilkerson ’01, general manager, CenTex Barracudas, Texas indoor football team 

 

ACADEMICS
full-time faculty                                                                              143
full-time minority faculty                                                                17
student-faculty ratio                                                                     15:1
average class size                                                                        25
% first-year retention rate                                                             63
% graduation rate (6 years)                                                         43
Popular majors Elementary Education, Nursing, Business

 

% live on campus (% freshmen)                                         48 (90)

Multicultural student clubs and organizations African American Outreach, Cross Cultural Cru, International Student Services Office

Athletics NCAA Division III, American Southwest Athletic Conference; w volleyball, w softball, m/w basketball, m baseball, m football, m/w soccer, m/w golf, m/w tennis More on Athletics...

 

ADMISSIONS
# of applicants                                                                           3,612
% accepted                                                                                      42
# of first-year students enrolled                                                 755
SAT Critical Reading range                                                410-610
SAT Math range                                                                     420-620
SAT Writing range                                                                 400-610
ACT range                                                                                   18-27
average HS GPA                                                                            n/a
Deadlines
regular decision                                                                       rolling
application fee (online)                                                     $35 ($35)
fee waiver for applicants
      with financial need                                                                  yes

 

COST & AID
tuition                                                                                      $20,650
room & board                                                                          $5,350
total need-based institutional
     scholarships/grants                                                                n/a
% of students apply for need-based aid                                   91
% of students receive aid                                                            n/a
% receiving need-based scholarship
     or grant aid                                                                                n/a
% receiving aid whose need was fully met                               22
average aid package                                                           $11,206
average student loan debt upon
     graduation                                                                        $17,500