About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Khang Duong
Assistant Director, Admissions
Assistant Director, Admissions
Address
UMHB Box 8004
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513
900 College Street
Belton, TX 76513
Phone
254-295-4520
Email
admissions@umhb.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Isabelle Rutherford Meyer Nursing Education Center
Baugh Center for the Visual Arts
Crusader Stadium
Bawcom Student Union Building
Mayborn Campus Center (exercise/fitness facilities)
Starbucks and Chick-fil-a are housed in the Bawcom Student Union Building.
Baugh Center for the Visual Arts
Crusader Stadium
Bawcom Student Union Building
Mayborn Campus Center (exercise/fitness facilities)
Starbucks and Chick-fil-a are housed in the Bawcom Student Union Building.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes
Belton Grand Avenue Theater
Temple Mall/Cinema
Bell County Expo (hockey, concerts, rodeo, etc.)
Chisholm Trail (hiking/biking/horseback riding)
Within 15 minutes of shopping, entertainment, hospital, and Fort Hood
Belton Grand Avenue Theater
Temple Mall/Cinema
Bell County Expo (hockey, concerts, rodeo, etc.)
Chisholm Trail (hiking/biking/horseback riding)
Within 15 minutes of shopping, entertainment, hospital, and Fort Hood
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@umhb.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
We're located right in the middle of Central Texas, about halfway between Waco and Austin.
Airports: Both Killeen Airport (15-20 minutes from campus) and Waco (45 minutes from campus) fly AmericanEagle and SkyWest-Continental Connection connecting easily to D/FW or Houston). Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is about an hour away.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From I-35, take Exit 294-B west toward Belton. Follow 6th Avenue west to Main Street. Turn right on Main to the UMHB entrance at 10th and Main.
Local Accommodations
For Belton, contact the Belton Chamber of Commerce at http://www.seebelton.com/goodsngrub.html?cat_id=9 for a list of lodgings or visit http://www.beltontxchamber.com/info_request_form.htm for area information.
For Temple hotels (still within a 10-15 minute drive in most cases), contact the Temple Chamber of Commerce at http://www.chamberhub.com/cgi/foxweb.dll/wlx/dir/wlxdirectory?cc=TPCCandlcCategory=lodging for hotels/motels/bed and breakfast.
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 7,504
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Average HS GPA: 3.57
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 570
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
20 - 26
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Class Rank
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
19:1
Total Faculty
278
with Terminal Degree
175
150
Women
128
Men
34
Minority
3
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
20 - 29
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Graphics.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Biology Teacher Education.
Chemistry Teacher Education.
Education, Other.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Social Studies Teacher Education.
Spanish Language Teacher Education.
Speech Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
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ENGINEERING.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Christian Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Clinical Psychology.
Experimental Psychology.
Health/Medical Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Pastoral Studies/Counseling.
Religious/Sacred Music.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Minnie Miles, 1935
Led a group to President Kennedy to request equal pay for equal work.
Madge Meyer, 1961
Author of the Innovator's Path published in 2013.
Jerrell Freeman, 2013
Professiona linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$15,392
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,144
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,477
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
78%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$35,011
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$7,077
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
federal work study, Texas state work study, UMHB work duty
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,221
Foreign Countries Represented
12
Demographics
1.51%
Asian
15.10%
Black
20.39%
Hispanic
56.57%
Caucasian
1.92%
International
63% female
37% male
2% are out of state
91% are full time
9% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
55%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
94%
Campus Environment
Suburban
79/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Dorms Male
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Support Services
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Nate Williams
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
No
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
2
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
51
Number of Honor Societies
5
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
7
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
15% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Crusaders)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports ((Lady) Crusaders)
6 Sports
Basketball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Baylor University
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Baylor University
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
AT&T, Dell, HP, CDW-G, Scholarbuy.com
