Accreditations & Accolades

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Accreditation

SACSCOC

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)

The Mayborn College of Health Sciences and the Master of Public Health courses address the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®) core areas of responsibility, which are defined by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NCHEC). The Public Health Program at UMHB is in applicant status with the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). The accreditation review will address the MPH in health promotion as well as the joint BSPH/MPH degree. Other degrees and areas of study offered by this institution will not be included in the unit of accreditation review. More information on the Council on Education for Public Health and their accreditation procedures can be found at https://ceph.org/.

The baccalaureate and master's degree programs in nursing within the Scott & White School of Nursing at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (ccneaccreditation.org).

The online DNP program is currently seeking CCNE accreditation.

Accolades

  • Ranked #46 in "Best Value Colleges in Texas" by Niche.com (2023)

  • Ranked #23 in "Best Private Colleges in Texas" by CollegeSimply (2023)

  • UMHB is designated as a Military Friendly® School with Silver distinction by VIQTORY media 2023-2024 (MilitaryFriendly.com)

  • UMHB is affiliated with, or a member of, the following agencies: American Association of Colleges of Nursing; Committee for Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and the Texas Board of Nursing.

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