The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a private four-year university located in Belton, Texas, USA. Here is a detailed introduction:

History of the school

The school was founded in 1845, and its history can be traced back to before Texas was established as a state. It was then the women's college of Baylor University and began classes in May 1846. In 1929, the campus suffered a fire, and Mary and John G. Hardin generously saved it. In 1934, the school was renamed Mary Hardin-Baylor College. In 1971, it became a coeducational school and was renamed the University of Mary Hardin–Baylor.

School Overview

Campus size: The beautiful campus covers an area of ​​340 acres, which is about 2,064 acres. It is of moderate size, providing students with rich opportunities and experiences, and is easy to walk through.

Number of students: There are about 3,800 students in the school, representing 31 different countries, of which international students account for about 1%, and 94% of full-time freshmen choose to live on campus.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio is about 15:1. The small class teaching mode allows students and professors to have more one-on-one communication and attention, which helps to improve the quality of teaching and provide students with a personalized learning experience.

Academic situation

Major settings: There are 8 colleges, including the School of Business, the School of Christianity, the School of Education, the School of Humanities, the School of Nursing, the School of Science, the School of Visual and Performing Arts, etc., offering more than 60 undergraduate majors and 24 Master's and doctoral programs cover a variety of fields such as education, humanities, health professions, business, and art.

Teaching resources: The school has gathered a diverse faculty to provide students with world-class learning opportunities and environment to stimulate their maximum potential. The teachers not only have certain achievements in academic research, but also have rich teaching experience and can guide students to conduct in-depth learning and exploration.

Advantageous disciplines: In recent years, the school's science and music graduates have performed well, and postgraduate majors such as counseling and physical therapy have also received high recognition. Its School of Education has always had a good reputation and has trained many outstanding educators.

Campus life

Campus facilities: It has modern facilities such as gyms, indoor swimming pools, libraries, tennis courts, outdoor theaters, basketball courts, volleyball courts, football fields, etc., which are free for students to use. In addition, the school also provides a variety of accommodation options, with a total of 18 dormitories and apartment-style accommodations. Each room is equipped with wireless broadband, cable TV, central air conditioning, microwave ovens and refrigerators, etc. Apartment-style accommodation also provides full kitchen facilities.

Student Activities: The school has student self-government organizations, more than 50 clubs, societies and fraternities, and academic honor societies. At least two campus activities are held every week, such as sports events, cultural and artistic performances, academic lectures, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life. The school is also a leader in the third division of the American College Football League, and has achieved a good result of top three.

International Student Services: A dedicated International Student Service Center is set up to provide meticulous care for international students, including free airport pick-up, life guidance, free one-on-one campus English partners and study guidance, on-campus job opportunities, etc. Free transportation purchases are regularly arranged, and communication channels with parents are established to provide employment guidance for internship and graduate students. Campus job fairs are held regularly every year.

Apply for admission

Undergraduate: IELTS 6 points, TOEFL IBT 61 points.

Graduate: IELTS 6.5 points.

Scholarships

The school provides scholarships for international students, with a minimum of US$2,000 per year, and students can apply for higher scholarships during college.