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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

900 College Street | Belton, TX 76513 (800) 727-UMHB | (254) 295-8642

Our History

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor traces its distinguished history to the days when Texas had yet to gain statehood and when Baptist missionary work was just beginning in the partially civilized new territory. As early as 1839, representatives of churches in Washington County issued an appeal to the Home Mission Board of New York to inaugurate a missionary movement in Texas. Missionaries Rev. James Huckins and Rev. William M. Tryon were sent, and soon after, Judge R.E.B. Baylor came to Texas as a teacher, lawyer, soldier and preacher. These leaders inspired the desire for Christian education in the area and, at a meeting of the Union Association in 1841, recommended forming an education society. War prevented action until 1843, when the Texas Baptist Education Society was organized.

Tryon and Baylor were appointed to prepare a charter to establish a Baptist university. On February 1, 1845, a charter was granted by the 9th Congress of the Republic of Texas, approved by President Anson Jones at Washington-on-the-Brazos, and the long awaited Baptist university became a reality.

The school initially included a Preparatory Division in addition to co-educational classes for college students. In 1851, under the same charter, a Female Department and a Male Department were created, ending co-education. In 1866, the Female Department obtained a separate charter and its own board of trustees.

In 1886, due to changing transportation and economics in the area, it was deemed necessary to move both schools. The Male Department consolidated with Waco University in Waco, Texas, retaining the name Baylor University. The Female Department (Baylor Female College since the 1866 separation) moved to Belton, Texas.

Since the move to Belton, the school has undergone several name changes including: 1925, Baylor College for Women; 1934, Mary Hardin-Baylor College (named in honor of a benefactor); and 1978, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. In 1971, the oldest college for women west of the Mississippi became co-educational.

UMHB's illustrious history includes such notable milestones as starting the first work-study program for women in a college west of the Mississippi (1893); serving as the campus model for the Baptist Student Union (1920); establishing the first school of journalism in a college for women in America and being the second institution in Texas to offer the degree of Bachelor of Journalism (1921); and being recognized as the first Texas Baptist college accepted into full membership in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1926). Since these auspicious "firsts," UMHB has continued to make history as a leader in the fields of education, business, nursing, and church leadership; in athletics through conference and national play; and in other important areas of campus life. Today, UMHB enjoys a robust student enrollment of more than 2,700 and employs more than 320 full-time faculty and staff committed to Christian higher education.

Our Mission

"The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor prepares students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society. Academic excellence, personal attention, broad-based scholarship and a commitment to a Baptist vision for education distinguish our Christ-centered learning community."

GOALS

  1. Broad-based Education:
    Provide undergraduate curricula, which enable both traditional and non-traditional students to develop their potentials.
    Provide graduate curricula which enable students to increase competencies in their fields of specialization.
  2. Christian Faith and Intellectual Life:
    Integrate Christian perspectives and attitudes into the development of character, relationships, vocation and service.
  3. Service:
    Develop and maintain effective relationships with the University's key constituents.
    Provide appropriate physical facilities, equipment, and educational support services for students, faculty, staff, and administration.
    Maintain economic stability essential to the University's successful operation.
  4. Teaching Excellence:
    Maintain a highly competent faculty, staff, and administration.
    Assist students in preparation for their roles in a rapidly changing world.
  5. Students as Individuals:
    Recruit and retain a qualified and diverse student body.
    Offer quality academic advising, career counseling, and personal counseling services.
    Encourage appreciation for cultural diversity.

Getting to Know UMHB

If you've known about UMHB for a while or if you just found us while Googling for colleges on the internet, below are some resources that will help you get to know us even better:

Applications & Forms

Admissions

Undergraduate

Graduate

International

Medical History Report

Financial Aid

Work Program Forms

Tutition

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor makes available a broad range of financial assistance to worthy and qualified students. Most financial aid is awarded in accordance with demonstrated need for assistance, as determined by use of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Certain University scholarships are awarded upon the basis of excellence in academics or proficiency in a particular field of study or activity.

All financial aid is granted for no more than a nine-month academic period. Financial aid is renewable each year, upon reapplication, if the student is in good academic standing. Possible changes in the amount of aid for each succeeding year may occur because of changes in funding levels and applicants' financial data.

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Financial Aid finaid@umhb.edu
Address:900 College Street, UMHB Station Box 8080, Belton, TX 76513 | Phone: (254) 295-4517

 

Academic Scholarships

President's Scholarship - $48,000

$12,000 per year. Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with a minimum ACT composite score of 31 or a minimum SAT score of 1380 (critical reading + math) or a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Renewable for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients must live on campus unless married or single with dependents.

Valedictorian & Salutatorian Scholarship - $48,000

$12,000 per year. Awarded to entering first-time freshmen high school valedictorians and salutatorians with a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or a minimum SAT score of 1130 (critical reading + math). Renewable for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients must live on campus unless married or single with dependents.

Vice President's Scholarship - $32,000

$8,000 per year. Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with a minimum ACT composite score of 28 or a minimum SAT score of 1260 (critical reading + math). Renewable for up to eight consecutive fall and spring semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above. Recipients must live on campus unless married or single with dependents.

Freshman Honor Scholarship - $16,000

$4,000 per year. Awarded to entering first-time freshmen students with a minimum ACT composite score of 25 or a minimum SAT score of 1130 (critical reading + math) or students ranking in the top 10% of their graduating class. Renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above.

Transfer Honor Scholarship - $6,000

$2,000 per year. Awarded to entering transfer students with a minimum of 24 transferable hours from a regionally accredited college and a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average or members of a Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Renewable for up to six consecutive semesters based on a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or above. Award may be limited to the first 50 qualifying students.

All Scholarship Recipients Must Meet the Following Requirements:

  • Graduate from an accredited high school if award is based on class rank.
  • Maintain full time status of 12 or more hours each fall and spring semester.
  • Final official Academic Transcripts must be in the student's admission file by July 1 for the fall semester or November 1 for the spring semester.
  • Academic Scholarships listed above are limited to one per student.
  • Scholarship criteria are subject to change each year.

Additional Scholarships & Financial Aid

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is one of the most affordable private universities in the Southwest. Mary Hardin-Baylor disperses nearly $30 million dollars in financial assistance to approximately 90 percent of its full-time undergraduate students. There are a number of aid programs funded by the University, including scholarships, grants, and student employment. In addition, the University participates in the Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Stafford Student Loan, and Texas Hinson-Hazelwood Student Loan programs, as well as the Tuition Equalization Grant program for Texas students.

Additionally, there are several avenues for students to receive additional scholarship & financial aid. Here are a few:

Mary Hill Davis Ethnic Scholarship
This is a scholarship that is awarded by the Baptist General Convention of Texas to Baptist students from ethnic/minority backgrounds planning to attend a Texas Baptist university. For more information visit the BGCT website here .

UMHB Christian Studies Scholarships
There are two scholarships available to students through the Christian Studies department. One is called the Ministerial Scholarship and is designated for students that are planning on entering the ministry. The other scholarship is available to students who are dependent on BGCT denomination workers.
The Ministerial Scholarship application can be downloaded in PDF format here.
Please contact Dr. Leroy Kemp for more information: lkemp@umhb.edu

UMHB Math Scholarship
This scholarship is designated for students that are interested in majoring in math. For more information, download a PDF Application here.

UMHB Music Scholarships
The Music Department at UMHB also offers scholarship assistance for students who plan on majoring/minoring in the music program. For more information, visit the UMHB Music Department website at http://undergrad.umhb.edu/cvpa

Student Loans

Attending college is an investment in yourself. A college degree will open the door for more and better job opportunites. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, a person with a college education can earn upwards of $1 million more over a lifetime than someone without a degree. To help aid you in funding your education UMHB participates in a variety of educational loan programs, with funding provided by federal, state, and private lenders.

Federal Direct Loans

Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's education after high school. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education.

The student must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet general eligibility requirements for the Federal Student Aid programs. More information about these requirements is available through our link Student Guide to Financial Aid or by contacting the Financial Aid Office at finaid@umhb.edu

The types of Direct Loans are Subsidized Direct Loans and Unsubsidized Direct Loans. Direct Subsidized Loans are for students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by federal regulations. No interest is charged while the student is enrolled at least half-time, during the student's grace period and during periods of deferment. Direct Unsubsidized Loans are not based on financial need and interest is charged during all periods.

Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) . First-time borrowers at UMHB will be required to complete Entrance Counseling and a Master Promissory Note (MPN). This is a one-time requirement. In subsequent years, students who request a loan will be awarded a loan through the Serial Loan process. Students will be required to confirm that they want to continue to receive a Direct Loan under the MPN.

Students are required to complete an Exit Interview when dropping below half-time or when enrollment ceases.

Direct Parent (PLUS) Loans are low-interest loans available to parents of dependent students. Interest is charged during all periods. Parents must pass a credit check. Parents may apply for a PLUS by completing a Master Promissory Note at studentloans.gov .

Additional information is available at www.direct.ed.gov .

Work Study

Federal College Work Study

This college work program (need based) allows a student to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Students on Federal College Work Study are also eligible to apply for community service positions within the Belton area. Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student's award letter. Time sheets are completed online daily and given to the Business Office after approval from the student's supervisor. Checks are issued bi-monthly through the Cashier's Office and will be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student's account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.

Texas College Work Study

This college work program (need based) allows a student to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student's award letter. Time sheets are completed online daily and are submitted to the Business Office by the student's supervisor. Checks are issued bi-monthly through the Cashier's Office and must be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student's account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.

Institutional Work Study

This college work program allows a student to work on campus at the prevailing minimum wage. Work awards are calculated on 13 hours per week for each 15-week semester. The maximum work award will be indicated on the student's award letter. This program is similar to the Work Study program except that students are hired because of special skills instead of demonstrated financial need. Time sheets are completed daily and are submitted to the Business Office by the student's supervisor. Checks are issued bi-monthly through the Cashier's Office and must be used to pay any outstanding balance on the student's account. If the student does not have an outstanding balance, the check will be issued directly to the student.

Campus Activities

Purpose

The purpose of The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's Campus Activities office is to serve the physical, spiritual, intellectual, and social needs and interests of the student body through student programs and activities. Leadership, independence, and responsibility are also developed through the implementation of programs and activities. The Campus Activities office seeks to enrich the educational experience through life-changing programs and services resulting in an integrated education known for Christian faith, service, leadership and total development of students.

Activities

The Campus Activities office oversees several major events and organizations: Miss Mary Hardin-Baylor Pageant, Easter Pageant, Family Weekend, REC STAFF, Concert Company, and the Campus Activities Board. The Campus Activities office is the information station for UMHB; answering any questions regarding on-campus activities, Sport's, Drama, or Organizational schedules.

Family Weekend

Family Weekend occurs each fall, and is a time when family members of current students come and experience UMHB for the weekend. They take part in Campus Activities events on Friday night, Campus Run on Saturday morning, and a Crusader Football Game on Saturday afternoon. This is a great opportunity to experience what life as a Crusader is like.

For more info, visit the Family Weekend website: http://umhb.edu/familyweekend

Parents

Stay in Touch

Actively Participate

Knowing that your students are being taken care of can make it a little easier to send them off to college. You can also stay involved by joining the Crusader Parent Organization , receiving The Crusader Update newsletter, or visiting the campus during Family Weekend .

Resources/Services

An Atmosphere of Excellence

UMHB is here to give your student the support , the opportunities , and the resources they need to help them develop as a creative and critical thinker.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 


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