Safety Score
6.53 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Belton, TX · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,520-student campus.
- 6.53
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,719
- Rank of 3,050
- #168
- TX rank
- 3,520
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor reports 6.53 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,719 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 91% of ranked campuses its size.
- 6.53
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,719
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 91%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 19
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor increased from 9 to 19 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Belton, TX, enrolling approximately 3,520 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within TX, it ranks #168 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,520 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 19 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in TX averaging 1.19 incidents per 1,000 students, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor reports 448% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 2 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2719
See peer comparison
State Rank (TX)
#168
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
19
across 11 crime categories
Where University of Mary Hardin-Baylor sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
7 safer than 9% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor percentile rank 10.9%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2719 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor reports 448% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $32,020
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $32,020
- Avg Net Price
- $26,106
- Median Debt
- $26,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 40%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 96%
- SAT Average
- 1099
- SAT Math Range
- 470–590
- ACT Average
- 22
- ACT Range
- 19–26
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 51%
- Retention Rate
- 62%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $48,368
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $56,132
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 75%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyUniversity of Mary Hardin-Baylor: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 533% (3 → 19 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 1 | 21 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 1 | 34 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 19 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 61 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 20 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 44 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
TX
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
6.53 incidents / 1,000 students
MN
Bethel University
2.56 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Florence-Darlington Technical College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Bethel University
Arden Hills, MN · 3,521 enrolled
Safety Score 2.56
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC · 3,521 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD · 3,521 enrolled
Safety Score 1.99
Muskegon Community College
Muskegon, MI · 3,518 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Yakima Valley College
Yakima, WA · 3,523 enrolled
Safety Score 1.42
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest University of Mary Hardin-Baylor nationally (rank #2719), regardless of size or state.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor safe?
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has a safety score of 6.53 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,719 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does University of Mary Hardin-Baylor compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in TX.
Does University of Mary Hardin-Baylor have fire safety data?
Yes. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's Safety Profile
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX enrolls 3,520 students and has a safety score of 6.53 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2719 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 9 in 2022 to 19 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 2 fires were reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's 6.53 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh University of Mary Hardin-Baylor against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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