Hood College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	870
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	77%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	66%

Located in Frederick, Maryland, Hood College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Hood College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Hood College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Hood College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Hood College is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Hood College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,140

Cost of attendance at Hood College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,140

Cost of attendance at Hood College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Hood College received on average $32,724 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,724

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	130	44%	$5,013	$651,628
Other Federal Grant	131	45%	$5,944	$778,728
State Grant/Scholarships	87	30%	$9,304	$809,405
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	293	100%	$27,304	$7,999,938
Total Grant & Scholarships	293	100%	$32,724	$9,588,071

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hood College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hood College students is 66.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.1%.

66.0%

asian 80.0% 8 students
African American 51.3% 20 students
white 73.6% 109 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
hispanic 60.7% 17 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 47.4% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Commonwealth Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Conference
Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Hood College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hood College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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