University of Mary Hardin–Baylor
Former names | Female Department of Baylor University (1851–1886) Baylor Female College (1886–1925) Baylor College for Women (1925–1934) Mary Hardin–Baylor College (1934–1978) |
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| Motto | Education for Life, Experience of a Lifetime |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1845 (as part of Baylor University) |
Religious affiliation | Baptist |
Academic affiliations | Baptist General Convention of Texas CCCU NAICU |
| Endowment | $59.55 million |
| President | Randy O'Rear |
Academic staff | 330 |
| Students | 3,914 |
| Undergraduates | 3,335 |
| Postgraduates | 375 |
| 204 | |
| Location | , U.S. 31°03′59″N 97°27′50″W / 31.0665°N 97.4640°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 170 acres (69 ha) |
| Colors | (Purple and gold) |
| Nickname | Crusaders |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – ASC |
| Mascot | CRUnk the Crusader |
| Website | umhb.edu |
The University of Mary Hardin–Baylor (UMHB) is a private Baptist university in Belton, Texas. UMHB was chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1845 as Baylor Female College, the female department of what is now Baylor University. It has since become its own institution and grown to 3,914 students and awards degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.