University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Acceptance Rate
Belton, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,407
- Admitted
- 10,850
- Yield
- 7.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's acceptance rate has risen from 79.9% in 2014–15 to 95.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,037 to 11,407 (+62%) over that period.
Its 95.1% rate makes University of Mary Hardin-Baylor more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 6%.
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 7.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,037 | 5,623 | 79.9% | 711 |
| 2015–16 | 7,504 | 6,033 | 80.4% | 726 |
| 2016–17 | 8,954 | 7,056 | 78.8% | 750 |
| 2017–18 | 8,289 | 6,535 | 78.8% | 754 |
| 2018–19 | 11,783 | 10,214 | 86.7% | 875 |
| 2019–20 | 15,355 | 13,417 | 87.4% | 868 |
| 2020–21 | 11,243 | 10,152 | 90.3% | 741 |
| 2021–22 | 14,587 | 14,491 | 99.3% | 861 |
| 2022–23 | 13,001 | 12,438 | 95.7% | 744 |
| 2023–24 | 11,407 | 10,850 | 95.1% | 825 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,692 | 7,357 | 95.6% |
| Men | 3,715 | 3,493 | 94% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–620 | 39% |
| SAT Math | 480–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–26 | 15% |
How University of Mary compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's acceptance rate?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's acceptance rate is 95.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (10,850 admitted of 11,407 applicants).
Is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor test optional?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor received 11,407 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 10,850.
What SAT score do you need for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?
Admitted students at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor typically scored 490–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor getting harder to get into?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 79.9% in 2014–15 to 95.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://go.umhb.edu/.