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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. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.

Faculty

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

Student Body

Approximately 2,651 students study at the school (in 2007).

Student Life

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school 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 (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching94elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, educational administration, music teaching, school counseling, special ed, social studies teaching, English teaching, ...
Liberal Arts78general studies, Spanish language, history, sociology, English, political science
Business And Management77business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics, business, MIS
Nursing And Emergency Medicine66registered nursing
Therapy And Counseling61psychology, mental health counseling, educational psychology
Computer Science And Engineering42computer science, computer graphics, computer and info science, information science
Science26biology, call and molecular biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences
Religion And Philosophy26Christian studies, religion, bible studies, theology, religious music, pastoral counseling
Family And Social Work21social work
Fine Arts18fine arts
Media15communication studies, journalism
Mathematics9mathematics
Drama And Performing Arts7drama
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy6parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management
Music3music performance, music theory and composition
Security And Law Enforcement1criminal justice and administration
Medical Support And Technology0clinical lab tech

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Mary Hardin Baylor in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree50752
Master's degree4311

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Mary Hardin Baylor had a total enrollment of 2,651 students (2,435 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men45%
Women55%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate93%
Graduate7%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White74%
Black11%
Hispanic12%
Asian2%
American Indian1%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)0%

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 1,215 of its 2,435 (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 (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,25896276%48250%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal440560
SAT Math460570
SAT Writing440550
ACT Verbal1724
ACT Math1824
ACT Composite2024

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 SAT79%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT57%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 17,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 17,700
Room and board$ 4,700
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other expenses$ 3,372

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 (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2316
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1629
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1528

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Associate professorcalendar year1*1*
Assistant professorcalendar year1*0*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year2*2*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year18$67,05412$61,377
Associate professoracademic year18$59,36927$54,921
Assistant professoracademic year15$50,13324$49,033
Instructoracademic year1*8$49,796
All faculty totalacademic year52$59,37771$53,444

*: 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

University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Mary Hardin Baylor Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
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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