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Here is an overiew of some of Mary Hardin-Baylor's admissions stats.
Mary Hardin-Baylor 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.5 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 14% |
Mean SAT Score | 1072 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 49% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 27% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | No | –– | –– |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | No | –– | –– |
Mary Hardin-Baylor does not offer early decision or early action.
➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
It is moderately difficult to get into Mary Hardin-Baylor. Mary Hardin-Baylor evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.
In 2021, Mary Hardin-Baylor accepted 99% of students, about 14,491 from 14,587 applicants.
Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Mary Hardin-Baylor, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.
It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
Mary Hardin-Baylor has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.
What does Mary Hardin-Baylor consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Class Rank | Very Important |
Standardized Test Scores | Very Important |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Character/Personal Qualities | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Extracurricular Activities | Considered |
Application Essay | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Interview | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | Considered |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Considered |
State Residency | Considered |
Talent/Ability | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Mary Hardin-Baylor for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Mary Hardin-Baylor, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Mary Hardin-Baylor's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Interview | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Mary Hardin-Baylor have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.
Out of all students that were admitted, 52% submitted a class rank. At Mary Hardin-Baylor 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 48% were in the top 25% and 86% were in the top 50%.
At University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 10% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 26% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 25% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 6% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 2% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Mary Hardin-Baylor directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Mary Hardin-Baylor considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Mary Hardin-Baylor is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 49% of Mary Hardin-Baylor's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 27% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Mary Hardin-Baylor applicants, you should strive to score between 980 and 1160 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Mary Hardin-Baylor 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1160 and 25% of scored lower than 980, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Mary Hardin-Baylor student is 1072.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Mary Hardin-Baylor students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Mary Hardin-Baylor students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.
To be most competitive at Mary Hardin-Baylor, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Mary Hardin-Baylor's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.
A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Mary Hardin-Baylor students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.
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For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Mary Hardin-Baylor. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Mary Hardin-Baylor during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Spring Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Mary Hardin-Baylor?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Does Mary Hardin-Baylor accept transfer credits?
✅ Mary Hardin-Baylor accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Mary Hardin-Baylor accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Mary Hardin-Baylor accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Mary Hardin-Baylor accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Mary Hardin-Baylor?
❌ No, Mary Hardin-Baylor is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Mary Hardin-Baylor's acceptance rate?
✅ Mary Hardin-Baylor has an acceptance rate of 99%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Mary Hardin-Baylor?
❌ Mary Hardin-Baylor does not offer early decision.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Mary Hardin-Baylor? Mary Hardin-Baylor is a somewhat selective institution. The Mary Hardin-Baylor acceptance rate is 99%. This means that the institution accepts 99 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Mary Hardin-Baylor is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Mary Hardin-Baylor is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
25 and Above
19 to 25
19 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Mary Hardin-Baylor is 22. Students with an ACT score of 25 and above have a good chance of getting into Mary Hardin-Baylor. Students with an ACT score that falls between 19 and 25 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 19 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1160 and Above
980 to 1160
980 and Less
The median SAT score for Mary Hardin-Baylor students is 1072. Applicants with SAT scores of 1160 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Mary Hardin-Baylor, while applicants with SAT scores between 980 to 1160 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 980 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Mary Hardin-Baylor, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.53. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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