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University Of Mary Hardin Baylor

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor

University of Mary Hardin–Baylor, commonly referred to as UMHB, is located in Belton, Texas, United States. It was founded in the year 1845 by the Republic of Texas. The first classes were offered in 1846. Students can choose from different academic programs in the fields of nursing, business administration, computer studies, communication, and medicine, among others. UMHB's academic divisions are:

  • College of Business
  • College of Christian Studies
  • College of Education
  • College of Humanities
  • College of Sciences
  • College of Visual and Performing Arts
  • Graduate School
  • Scott and White College of Nursing

University of Mary Hardin–Baylor sponsors both men's and women's sports teams. The men's teams participate in baseball, basketball, tennis, football, golf, and soccer, and the women compete in basketball, tennis, soccer, golf, volleyball, and softball.

Overview of University Of Mary Hardin Baylor

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is in Belton, TX. Belton is a small suburb. The school is classified as a Baptist college. University Of Mary Hardin Baylor is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor include mathematics, fine arts, computer science and engineering, and therapy and counseling.

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Selectivity

Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 460 to 570 in 2007-2008.

Faculty

The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Body

Approximately 2,651 students study at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor (in 2007-2008).

Student Life

The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at University Of Mary Hardin Baylor can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in American Southwest Conference athletics.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society. Academic excellence, personal attention, broad-based scholarship, and a commitment to a Baptist vision for education distinguish our Christ-centered learning community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Mary Hardin Baylor

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor
900 College St
Belton, TX 76513-2599
General Phone: (800) 727-8642
http://www.umhb.edu

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education and Teaching123school counseling, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, English teaching, science teaching, math teaching, ...
Liberal Arts92general studies, English, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language
Business and Management86business management, marketing, accounting, finance, business, MIS, managerial economics
Nursing and Emergency Medicine79registered nursing
Therapy and Counseling42psychology, educational psychology, mental health counseling
Computer Science and Engineering23computer science, computer graphics, information science, computer and info science
Religion and Philosophy20Christian studies, pastoral counseling, theology, religion, bible studies, religious music
Family and Social Work16social work
Science16biomedical sciences, chemistry, call and molecular biology, biology
Media15communication studies, journalism
Fine Arts15fine arts
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy15sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, parks and recreation studies
Drama and Performing Arts9drama
Security and Law Enforcement7criminal justice and administration
Mathematics3mathematics
Medical Support and Technology2clinical lab tech
Music1music performance, music theory and composition

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mary Hardin Baylor in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree50052
Master's degree6411

Student Body

In 2007-2008, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor had a total enrollment of 2,651 students (2,312 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men49%
Women51%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate91%
Graduate9%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White71%
Black12%
Hispanic12%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1931%
20-2129%
22-2418%
25-298%
30-345%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Room and Board (2007)

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor offers campus housing for 1,213 of its 2,312 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of Belton, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3,7031,58543%47930%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal450560
SAT Math460570
SAT Writing440540
ACT Verbal1824
ACT Math1924
ACT Composite2025

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT62%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT59%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 18,340
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 18,340
Room and board$ 5,350
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 3,696

Financial Aid:
University Of Mary Hardin Baylor participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 358800)

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Faculty

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2318
Non-tenured, but on tenure track2425
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1225

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$69,2101*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year20$69,88810$66,925
Associate professoracademic year17$61,21126$56,437
Assistant professoracademic year17$51,54626$51,616
Instructoracademic year2*5$46,692
All faculty totalacademic year56$61,47667$55,404

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballAmerican Southwest Conference
BasketballAmerican Southwest Conference
BaseballAmerican Southwest Conference

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General

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University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Apart:

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Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Number of degree programs
% of degrees in mathematics
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor % of degrees in mathematics
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor % of full-time faculty on tenure track
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in religion and philosophy
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor % of degrees in religion and philosophy
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%University Of Mary Hardin Baylor % of degrees in fine arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
NCAA athletic conference member

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