The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas. It is located at Belton, Texas. Over 2,700 students representing 14 foreign countries are currently enrolled at the university. Graduate Programs and Professional Certification Programs are available in a number of fields; besides a Doctorate Program in Education. These programs are spanned across the College of Business, College of Christian Studies, College of Education, College of Humanities, College of Nursing, College of Sciences and College of Visual and Performing Arts.