University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Belton, TX · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 490–610 reading and writing, 470–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
  • Average net price: $29,904 a year (2022–23)
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor GPA requirements

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Mary Hardin-Baylor hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor acceptance rate

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor admitted 12,452 of 13,004 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Belton, Texas, with 2,803 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing490560610
SAT Math470520590
ACT Composite192326
ACT English182125
ACT Math172124
39% submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores, as University of Mary Hardin-Baylor reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1099 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Mary Hardin-Baylor looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $29,904 a year at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

How many applicants get into the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,452 of 13,004 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Is the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor test optional?

Check University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 39% sent SAT scores and 14% sent ACT scores.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What are the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–610 in reading and writing and 470–590 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

A lot: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor requires high school GPA, high school record and high school class rank. It considers college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor look at legacy status?

No. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How much does the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $29,904 a year at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor give credit for AP exams?

Yes. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Mary Hardin-BaylorU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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