Campus & Student Life at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

Home to about 3,379 undergraduates in 2020, UMHB is a small, private university located in Belton, Texas. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, UMHB offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UMHB can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UMHB Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is Affiliated With the Baptist Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Baptist faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Baptist Colleges and Universities.

UMHB Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at UMHB. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UMHB Disability Services.

UMHB for the Military

While not a "service academy", UMHB does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UMHB Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UMHB for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

UMHB offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Mary Hardin - Baylor

UMHB has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,379 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,085 (91.3%). Part-time attendance was 294 (8.7%).

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor is Ranked #1,922 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UMHB is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UMHB #1922 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UMHB by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UMHB Diversity Guide.

University of Mary Hardin - Baylor Competes in the NCAA

UMHB has a total of 393 student athletes, 293 men and 100 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Mary Hardin - Baylor Athletics