Established in 1845, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Belton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Texas. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Baptist religion. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 177 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMHB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.