More selective than 14% of Texas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
39% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 15% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UMHB over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
UMHB SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UMHB is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 610 |
| SAT math | 470 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UMHB admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 490–610 | 470–590 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 490–620 | 480–580 | 19–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UMHB compared with other Texas colleges?
UMHB has the 60th-lowest acceptance rate of 70 Texas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | The University of Texas at Tyler | 94% | 54% | $13,323 |
| 57 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | 94% | 51% | $4,831 |
| 58 | The University of Texas Permian Basin | 95% | 40% | $12,723 |
| 59 | Texas Lutheran University | 96% | 54% | $24,654 |
| 60 | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor | 96% | 49% | $26,106 |
| 61 | University of Houston-Victoria | 96% | 26% | $8,109 |
| 62 | Texas Woman's University | 96% | 49% | $11,963 |
| 63 | Texas Southern University | 97% | 22% | $16,590 |
| 64 | St. Mary's University | 98% | 59% | $21,145 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Texas colleges →
Who enrolls at UMHB
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UMHB admissions questions
What is the UMHB acceptance rate?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 10,850 of 11,407 applicants were admitted.
Does UMHB require the SAT or ACT?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 39% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UMHB?
The middle 50% of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor enrolled first-year students scored 960–1200 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UMHB?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (825 of 10,850).
Is UMHB getting harder to get into?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor overview