Is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor a Catholic college?

No. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is Baptist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Crusader Catholic Center (campus ministry of Christ the King Catholic Church, Belton).

Where is Mass celebrated at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?

Mass is listed at Christ the King Catholic Church (parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

LocationBelton, TX
Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 3,520 students

Affiliation: Baptist

Official website

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Diocese of Austin lists the Crusader Catholic Center for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, run by Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton. The center's site is across from campus at 905 N.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

Saturday5:00 PMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish) · Vigil Mass, per the parish schedule shown on the campus ministry page.
Sunday8:00 AMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish) · Spanish-language Mass, per the parish schedule shown on the campus ministry page.
Sunday10:30 AMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish)
Sunday5:00 PMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish)
Tuesday6:30 PMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish)
Wednesday8:00 AMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish)

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Thursday6:30 PMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish)
Friday6:30 AMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish)

Confession 3

Tuesday5:30 PMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish) · Runs 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM.
Thursday5:30 PMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish) · Runs 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM.
Saturday3:30 PMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish) · Runs 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM.

Adoration 1

Friday8:30 AMChrist the King Catholic Church (parish) · Runs 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM; every 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Friday, per the parish schedule; the adoration page's text gives 9 am to 1 pm.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 14, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
“Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
Confession Times | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/confession-times · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Tue: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Thu: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Sat: 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM”
The parish lists confession on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
“Tue: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Thu: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Sat: 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM”
The parish lists confession on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
“Tue: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Thu: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Sat: 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM”
The parish lists confession on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Adoration Times | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/adoration-times · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Every 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Friday”
The parish's adoration schedule lists Friday adoration from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

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Catholic churches nearby

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Christ the King Catholic Church — 0.9 mi · 210 East 24th Avenue, Belton

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

77 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministry Office | Diocese of Austinaustindiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Crusader Catholic Center | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor”
  The Diocese of Austin's campus ministry list names the Crusader Catholic Center for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
2. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Cru Catholics is a college group at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor.”
  The parish's campus ministry page describes Cru Catholics as a Catholic college group at the university.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The Crusader Catholic Center is described as located just across from the university, not on campus.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “located just across from UMHB at 905 N. Main!”
  The Crusader Catholic Center, called the Cube, is located just across from the university at 905 N. Main.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (The parish lists one priest, Fr. Sang Quan.)
Sources (2)
1. Parish Team | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/parish-team · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “CLERGY Fr. Sang Quan Priest”
  The parish's staff page lists Fr. Sang Quan as its priest.
2. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
  The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (Four weekdays (Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) have Mass on the parish schedule shown on the campus ministry page, recorded under the parish home per the ministry's page.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
  The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
Yes:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelTwo or more weekend Masses (Four weekend Masses (Sat vigil 5:00 PM. Sun 8:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 5:00 PM) on the parish schedule shown on the campus ministry page.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
  The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled confession on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the parish's confession times page.)
Sources (1)
1. Confession Times | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/confession-times · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Tue: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Thu: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Sat: 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM”
  The parish lists confession on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
Partly:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (Cru Catholics is the only Catholic student group found; it is listed on the parish's campus ministry page, not in a university directory.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Cru Catholics is a college group at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor.”
  The parish's campus ministry page describes Cru Catholics as a Catholic college group at the university.
Not enough information:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration12 to 19 times a week (12 weekly times documented: 8 Mass, 3 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

The diocese lists a Catholic campus center for the university, and the parish page lists weekday and weekend Masses, weekly confession, and Friday adoration.
Sources (4)
1. Campus Ministry Office | Diocese of Austinaustindiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Crusader Catholic Center | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor”
  The Diocese of Austin's campus ministry list names the Crusader Catholic Center for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
2. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday: 5:00 PM English English EN Vigil Sunday: 8:00 AM Spanish Español ES 10:30 AM English English EN 5:00 PM English English EN Daily Mass Schedule Tuesday: 6:30 PM English English EN Wednesday: 8:00 AM English English EN Thursday: 6:30 PM English English EN Friday: 6:30 AM”
  The campus ministry page lists the parish's weekend and weekday Mass schedule.
3. Confession Times | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/confession-times · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Tue: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Thu: 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM Sat: 3:30 PM to 4:45 PM”
  The parish lists confession on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
4. Adoration Times | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/adoration-times · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Friday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM Every 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Friday”
  The parish's adoration schedule lists Friday adoration from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Concerns

The parish lists one priest and the campus page names a faith formation director.
Sources (2)
1. Parish Team | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/parish-team · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “CLERGY Fr. Sang Quan Priest”
  The parish's staff page lists Fr. Sang Quan as its priest.
2. Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
  “Patricia St.Amour Dir. Faith Formation 254-939-0806”
  The campus ministry page lists Patricia St.Amour, Director of Faith Formation, with a parish phone number.

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The Catholic center

Crusader Catholic Center ("the Cube")

Address: 905 N. Main, Belton, TX
Location: Next to campus
Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: austindiocese.org, verified Oct. 14, 2026, ctkbelton.org, verified Oct. 14, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus

Clubs and groups 1

Cru CatholicsOff campus
Wednesdays at 6 PM during the school year
Catholic college group that meets at the Crusader Catholic Center across from the university.
ctkbelton.org, ctkbelton.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Crusader Catholic Center (campus ministry of Christ the King Catholic Church, Belton)

Sources (2)

Campus Ministry Office | Diocese of Austinaustindiocese.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Crusader Catholic Center | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor”
The Diocese of Austin's campus ministry list names the Crusader Catholic Center for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
“Crusader Catholic Center | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor”
The Diocese of Austin's campus ministry list names the Crusader Catholic Center for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
Campus Ministry | Christ the King Catholic Church | Belton, TXctkbelton.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 14, 2026
“Cru Catholics is a college group at the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor.”
The parish's campus ministry page describes Cru Catholics as a Catholic college group at the university.
“located just across from UMHB at 905 N. Main!”
The Crusader Catholic Center, called the Cube, is located just across from the university at 905 N. Main.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

53 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score49%
First-year retention 20% of score62%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 1,099 · ACT 22.5
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score17 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,301

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division III · American Southwest Conference
Setting	Suburb
ROTC	Army · Air Force
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	17 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	3,024
Total students	3,520
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$26,106
Cost of attendance (per year)	$46,874
Median federal debt at graduation	$26,000
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	49%
First-year retention	62%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$56,132
Admission rate	96%
Students receiving Pell grants	40%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 960–1200ACT 19–26

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	1099
SAT reading & writing	490–610
SAT math	470–590
ACT composite	19–26
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 39 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Austin

The Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia, Bishop of Austin

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 226471
Carnegie classification: Doctoral/professional university
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Baptist
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Is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor a Catholic college?: No. University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is Baptist. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Crusader Catholic Center (campus ministry of Christ the King Catholic Church, Belton).
What is University of Mary Hardin-Baylor’s Catholic Life Score?: 71 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Mary Hardin-Baylor?: Mass is listed at Christ the King Catholic Church (parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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