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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Admission at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is close to open (95.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $56,132 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor occupies suburban Belton, TX — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $88,815 four years out. 39.6% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 2,759 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 62.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 970 and 1200 — near the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor received 11,407 applications and admitted 10,850 (95.1%), with 825 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 970 and 1200; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 490 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Mary Hardin-Baylor compares
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 95.8% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $32,020 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $56,132 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Mary Hardin-Baylor: $56,132 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $32,020 regardless of where you're from. At University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 2,759 undergrads, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
49.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a University of Mary Hardin-Baylor tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $88,815 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $78,344 |
| Computer Science | $78,137 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,603 |
| Marketing | $64,581 |
| Biology, General | $59,307 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $53,746 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $52,923 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $52,245 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $50,900 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,730 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $50,346 |
| Social Work | $49,816 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $49,545 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $42,301 |
Median earnings for these 15 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $56,132 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 29 additional University of Mary Hardin-Baylor programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 970–1200 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 95.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's acceptance rate?
95.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 10,850 admitted from 11,407 applicants.
How much does University of Mary Hardin-Baylor cost?
At University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, published tuition is $32,020 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Mary Hardin-Baylor graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $56,132 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Midwestern State University — 93.5% admitted
- Lamar University — 86.4% admitted
- University of the Incarnate Word — 98.1% admitted
- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley — 94.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.