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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Private nonprofit 4-year · Belton, Texas · 2,759 undergradsBaptistTest-optional

Campus of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Admission10 in 10 get in96% admitted, fall 2024
Average cost after grants$29,143a year · sticker $49,491
Graduation rate
47%
finish within 6 years
Earnings 10 years in$59,613median per year · debt $25,000
Report card how grades work
C+Overall value
C-Cost
C-Price for low incomes
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BEarnings

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Belton, Texas with 2,759 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, costs an average of $29,143 a year after grants and graduates 47% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor acceptance rate and admissions

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

SAT total
960 to 1200
4001600
ACT composite
19 to 26
136

The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 490 to 610, math 470 to 590). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor application deadlines 2026-27

RoundDeadline
Rolling admissionApplications reviewed as they arrive

Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor tuition, cost and net price

Tuition and fees (2025-26)$33,140
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)$13,524
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)$49,491
Average net price after grants (2024-25)$29,143

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $29,143 a year after grants and scholarships, $20,348 less than the full cost of attendance.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):

$0 to $30,000$25,478
$30,001 to $48,000$23,737
$48,001 to $75,000$25,891
$75,001 to $110,000$28,149
Over $110,000$36,505

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduation rate, earnings and debt

47%
finished within 6 years
62%
came back for year two
46%
get a Pell Grant
  • 47% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
  • Former students earned a median of $59,613 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
  • Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor$59,613
Texas median, private nonprofit 4-year$56,676
U.S. median, private nonprofit 4-year$59,582

Debt compared

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor$25,000
Texas median$22,000
U.S. median$23,250

Median debt is 42% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor majors and what graduates earn

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awarded bachelor's degrees in 41 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($88,815).

Nursing$88,815
Accounting$78,344
Computer science$78,137
Business administration$65,603
Marketing$64,581
Biology$59,307
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$53,746
Teacher education by subject$52,923
All 41 majors at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
MajorGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterEarnings 4 yrs afterMedian debt
Nursing135$78,090$88,815$25,000
Accounting11$60,463$78,344n/a
Computer science8$58,170$78,137n/a
Business administration45$48,410$65,603$26,250
Marketing21$50,411$64,581$27,000
Biology34$44,396$59,307$26,000
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences23$37,215$53,746$26,250
Teacher education by subject16$49,819$52,923$27,000
Kinesiology and exercise science47n/a$52,245$26,500
Criminal justice4$37,420$50,900n/a
Teacher education by grade level30$50,092$50,730$28,750
Liberal arts and general studies33$40,565$50,346$23,847
Social work10n/a$49,816n/a
Communication6$41,281$49,545n/a
Clinical and counseling psychology47$32,951$42,301$25,000
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs42n/an/a$21,375
Finance14$60,561n/a$23,406
Engineering, general12n/an/a$30,000
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations11n/an/an/a
Fine and studio arts10n/an/an/a
Graphic and industrial design8n/an/an/a
Business/Managerial Economics8n/an/an/a
Biochemistry and molecular biology6n/an/an/a
Education5n/an/an/a
History5n/an/an/a
English4n/an/an/a
Pastoral ministry4n/an/an/a
Music4n/an/an/a
Mathematics3n/an/an/a
Religious studies3n/an/an/a
Sociology3n/an/an/a
Management information systems3n/an/an/a
Romance languages2n/an/an/a
Film and photography2n/an/an/a
Public health2n/an/an/a
International business2n/an/an/a
Computer Software and Media Applications1n/an/an/a
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General1n/an/an/a
Chemistry1n/an/an/a
Political science1n/an/an/a
Religious Music and Worship0n/an/an/a

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

16 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Show 16 graduate programs
ProgramDegreeGraduates (2023-24)Earnings 1 yr afterMedian debt
Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more)Master's36n/a$156,480
Physical and occupational therapyProfessional doctorate35n/an/a
Physical and occupational therapyMaster's28n/a$78,000
Information scienceMaster's20n/an/a
Business administrationMaster's19$62,436n/a
Education leadershipMaster's15$56,194n/a
Mental health counselingMaster's15$36,742$68,735
Kinesiology and exercise scienceMaster's13$53,511$27,920
Education leadershipDoctoral12$95,136n/a
AccountingMaster's5n/an/a
Public healthMaster's3n/an/a
IT and network administrationMaster's1n/an/a
Data analyticsMaster's1n/an/a
Health administrationMaster's1n/an/a
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesDoctoral1n/an/a
NursingMaster's0n/an/a

Students and location

  • 2,759 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
  • 62% women, 38% men
  • 17 students for every faculty member
  • Setting: midsize suburb
  • Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

How much does University of Mary Hardin-Baylor cost?

Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $33,140. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $29,143 a year in 2024-25.

What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 490 to 610 in reading and writing and 470 to 590 in math, and 19 to 26 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.

Is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor test-optional?

For fall 2024 admission, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.

What is the graduation rate at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

47% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.

How much do University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduates make?

Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $59,613 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.

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