University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, also known as UMHB, is located in Belton, Texas, United States. It was established in 1845. At that time, it was the female counterpart of Baylor University. The first classes were held in 1846 with only 24 students. It became the Mary Hardin-Baylor College in 1934. The college became fully coeducational in 1971 and was recognized as a university in 1978. The campus of UMHB sits upon more than 150 acres of land in Belton. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study and is divided into the following academic divisions:

• 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 supports various student clubs and organizations. Among them are the Crusaders for Christ, Eta Beta Rho, Nursing Student Association, Phi Alpha Theta, Sigma Pi Chemistry Club, Social Work Club, UMHB Habitat Club, Tau Epsilon, Gamma Beta Phi, Political Science Association, and Baylorian Club.

University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor Highlights

Where University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Baptist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in mathematics, computer science and engineering, therapy and counseling, religion and philosophy, and fine arts.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor was 2,651 in 2007-2008 (2,312 full-time equivalent).

About 49% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 51% of the class.

Undergrads are 91% of enrolled students and graduate students are 9%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor provides on-campus housing for 1,213 of its 2,312 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor is in the American Southwest Conference for major sports.

University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor Admissions (2008-2009)

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