# University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB)

Private nonprofit college in Belton, TX. IPEDS ID 226471.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-mary-hardin-baylor · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-mary-hardin-baylor.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $26,106 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 49%; beats 59% of TX colleges and 41% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $56,132; beats 67% of TX colleges and 59% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,750

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,089 |
| 30-48k | $23,064 |
| 48-75k | $23,607 |
| 75-110k | $27,343 |
| 110k+ | $33,166 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.32 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $56,132 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,089 | $95,424 | 4.2 years |
| 30-48k | $23,064 | $99,636 | 4.4 years |
| 48-75k | $23,607 | $101,982 | 4.5 years |
| 75-110k | $27,343 | $118,122 | 5.2 years |
| 110k+ | $33,166 | $143,277 | 6.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $46,874
- Tuition and fees: $32,020
- Housing and meals: $10,720; books: $1,300

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 490–610; SAT math: 470–590; ACT: 19–26 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 11,407 applicants, 10,850 admitted, 825 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT 19–26 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 95%, ACT 19–26 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (44 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $76,167 | $88,815 | $28,656 |
| Accounting | $59,814 | $78,344 | $23,375 |
| Computer Science | not reported | $78,137 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $51,203 | $65,603 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $40,933 | $64,581 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $36,637 | $59,307 | $27,000 |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $29,023 | $53,746 | $28,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $52,133 | $52,923 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,674 | $52,245 | $26,250 |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | $50,900 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,657 | $50,730 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $42,522 | $50,346 | $31,000 |
| Social Work | not reported | $49,816 | $27,296 |
| Communications | $34,282 | $49,545 | $23,000 |
| Psychology (Clinical / Counseling) | $33,805 | $42,301 | $27,000 |
| Area Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | $63,830 | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | not reported | not reported | $25,369 |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | $53,751 | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $93,440 (Killeen-Temple, TX), $95,970 (TX), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher: median wage $63,650 (Killeen-Temple, TX), $63,590 (TX), $72,040 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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