University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.4
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMHB accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 13,004 people applied and 12,452 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
8388 / 8719 (96%)
Men
4064 / 4285 (95%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

5%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 5% ended up enrolling at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Mary Hardin-Baylor by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMHB considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

3.4
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 17% of freshmen who attended UMHB were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 40% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
17%
3.00-3.24
18%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
4%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

39%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

15%
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