Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Mary Hardin-Baylor is one of the oldest colleges in the state. It's a private Baptist university in Belton, between Austin and Waco, with just under 4,000 students. Nursing, business, education and health sciences are the largest areas. Crusaders football is a big part of campus life.
Belton, Texas, United States
Official website: umhb.edu
1845
Private Baptist university
Just under 4,000 students
Belton, Central Texas
$32,000 – $37,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate programmes
$11,000 – $14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on umhb.edu before you apply.
BSN Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BBA Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MS Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Nursing programmes with clinical placements across Central Texas.
A small campus where faculty know students by name.
Crusaders football, a regular in NCAA Division III title games.
Nursing graduates join Baylor Scott & White and other Texas hospitals.
Business and IS graduates find roles in Austin, Waco and the Killeen area.
STEM-eligible graduates may qualify for extended OPT work in the US.
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Belton is a small town on Interstate 35, with Nolan Creek running near downtown. Campus is walkable and quiet.
Austin is about an hour south for concerts and tech jobs, and Waco is 40 minutes north. You'll want a car or a friend with one.
Form I-20 issued by University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
UMHB reviews applications on a rolling basis. International students should apply by early summer for fall or early autumn for spring to leave time for the I-20.
Most programmes start in fall (August) and spring (January). Nursing follows its own admission cycle.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Nursing, business administration, the MBA and information systems are popular. Undergraduates need a secondary school diploma and TOEFL 71 or IELTS 6.0; graduate programmes need a bachelor's degree.
UMHB gives academic scholarships to many undergraduates, including international students. Ask admissions for current amounts.
