PrivateSuburbanUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor
UMHB
Belton, Texas 76513-2599
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private institution in Belton with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1098, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $56,132 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $28,690.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •Its original charter was granted by the Republic of Texas (prior to statehood) in 1845 as the female department of Baylor University.
- •Classes began in May, 1846, in a small wooden building on a hillside at Independence in Washington County.
- •The first class consisted of 24 male and female students.
- •Baylor College's coeducation lasted only until 1851, when it was divided into a Female Department and a Male Department.
- •In 1905, a permanent residence hall for the Cottage Home System was built by the residents themselves.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1098
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
37.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,750
Programs (62)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
68%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
21
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from TX state average + suburban adjustment